Reverend Jim Wallis on the Role of Religion and Faith in Public Policy
Reverend Jim Wallis, director of Georgetown University’s Center on Faith and Justice, talked about the role of religion and faith in public policy.
699 viewsReverend Jim Wallis, director of Georgetown University’s Center on Faith and Justice, talked about the role of religion and faith in public policy.
699 viewsHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Democratic colleagues, and faith leaders hold a news conference on President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda.
569 viewsA group of religious leaders on the Circle of Protection Steering Committee spoke to reporters following a meeting at the White House to advocate for social programs and voting rights.
527 viewsReverend Jim Wallis talked about his book, Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus. This program was day 3 of a “Washington Journal” series featuring books on key public policy iss…
1,785 viewsProgressive evangelical leader Jim Wallis talked about his book, Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus, in which he argues that the United States is experiencing a political and rel…
3,137 viewsGeorgetown University hosted a panel discussion with religious leaders, civil rights activists, and academic scholars on racism in America. Speakers included Representative John Lewis (D-GA)…
2,816 viewsPolitical activists spoke outside the White House after meeting with President Obama and Vice President Biden to discuss the “fiscal cliff,” the impending budget cuts and tax increases at th…
181 viewsRichard Land and Jim Wallis talked about the role of religion in the 2012 elections, American politics, and civic discourse. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communicati…
666 viewsActivists and analysts participated in a panel discussion on new policies and programs for combating poverty amidst a deepening recession. Among the topics they addressed were the need for b…
273 viewsPolitical and corporate leaders discussed values in market capitalism. The group included former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Israeli President Shimon Peres. Topics included what ma…
133 viewsPresident and Mrs. Obama and Vice President and Mrs. Biden attended the National Prayer Service in the National Cathedral. Spiritual leaders representing various religious traditions offered…
6,338 viewsJim Wallis, the founder and editor in chief of Sojourners magazine, talked about his book The Great Awakening: Reviving Faith and Politics in a Post-Religious Right America, published by Har…
209 viewsDuring the morning portion of the first day of a three-day Values Voters Summit, several Republican presidential candidates and others spoke about policy issues, social policy, and the role …
150 viewsPanelists discussed the growing disconnect between the West and Islam that poses serious challenges to global order. Topics included the conflict between Sunnis and Shi’a Muslims in Iraq, th…
184 viewsJim Wallis delivered the weekly Democratic radio address. He said he was invited as a nonpartisan religious leader to deliver the radio speech to try to unite Americans. He talked about fait…
46 viewsJim Wallis was interviewed at The Hill's 4th Annual Political Book Fair about his book, God’s Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn’t Get It, published by HarperSanFranci…
271 viewsDuring the closing plenary, the speakers addressed the convention on progressive issues, including labor unions, wages, prison ministry, the Senate filibuster controversy, civil rights, supp…
159 viewsJim Wallis talked about his book God’s Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn’t Get It, published by HarperSanFrancisco. Mr. Wallis argued that Democratic Party needed to …
292 viewsJim Wallis, Editor at Sojourners Magazine, joined C-SPAN’s Washington Journal and talked about the role of religion in politics. Mr. Wallis, a left-leaning evangelical and a Democrat, talked…
63 viewsRepresentatives from several organizations announced a coalition of groups to oppose any potential war in Iraq. Following the announcement they answered questions from reporters.
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