Category - jim wallis

US Christian leaders urge Obama, "build, don't destroy" in Afghanistan

staff writers — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:58:04 +0000

Over a dozen church leaders in the United States are urging a new strategy for Afghanistan on President Barack Obama, based on a "a humanitarian and development surge" rather than military might.

An open letter to Barack Obama on Afghanistan

Jim Wallis — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:37:03 +0000

America can either tolerate constant and crippling conflict, or recognise that the yearning for peace is universal, and strengthen its resolve to end conflicts around the world, say US Christian leaders, echoing President Obama's words back to him. They are calling for a new approach to Afghanistan based on "a humanitarian and development surge".

Resetting the American faith dialogue?

Martin Davis — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:37:16 +0100

Both believers (not least evangelical Christians) and non-believers are having a hard time pinning Barack Obama's faith down, says Martin Davis. This is because he is redrawing the dialogue about religion in the US.

Rectifying a historic Christian mistake

Jim Wallis — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:28:55 +0100

The domineering and partisan politics of the US religious right was a serious Christian mistake, says Jim Wallis. To be faithful to the Gospel, Christians need to engage publicly and politically from the vulnerable space that Jesus made his own.

US faith leaders call for action to tackle domestic poverty

agency reporter — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:14:25 +0100

Faith leaders in the world's riches nation have told a hearing that it is time to stop the "poverty train" in the United States of America and rescue its 37 million citizens who are still living below the poverty line.

Going leadership barmy

Simon Barrow — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:09:33 +0100

Now Cameron is up and Brown is down. But there is something unstable about the media-driven leadership swings and roundabouts, says Simon Barrow. Even so, the Prime Minister will have a job wooing the public.

Labour consultation with faith groups raises critical questions

staff writers — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:27:51 +0100

PM Gordon Brown has launched a new consultation involving the Labour Party, churches and faith communities. It will focus on identifying the values held in common by different faiths and beliefs - ones that also echo with the non-religious.

Had a great lunch today...

Jonathan Bartley — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:43:51 +0100

...with Jim Wallis who is over on a short tour promoting his new book Seven Ways to Change the World

US Evangelicals seek path beyond political sectarianism

staff writers — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:04:41 +0100

A group of 70 major American Evangelical leaders have issued a manifesto which they hope will promote better conversation within their tradition, and a more positive public profile for evangelical Christianity in the United States.

Jim Wallis: Seven Ways to Change the World

Jordan Tchilingirian — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:35:33 +0100

Start: 25/05/2008 - 19:30

Church.co.uk and Faithworks are hosting an evening with Jim Wallis to consider seven ways to change the world.