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Howard Books, January 2010
Hardcover, 272 pages
ISBN-10: 1439183120
ISBN-13: 9781439183120
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When we start with the wrong question, no matter how good an answer we get, it won’t give us the results we want. Rather than joining the throngs who are asking, When will this economic crisis be over? Jim Wallis says the right question to ask is How will this crisis change us?
The worst thing we can do now, Wallis tells us, is to go back to normal. Normal is what got us into this situation. We need a new normal, and this economic crisis is an invitation to discover what that means. Some of the principles Wallis unpacks for our new normal are . . .
• Spending money we don’t have for things we don’t need is a bad foundation for an economy or a family.
• It’s time to stop keeping up with the Joneses and start making sure the Joneses are okay.
• The values of commercials and billboards are not the things we want to teach our children.
• Care for the poor is not just a moral duty but is critical for the common good.
• A healthy society is a balanced society in which markets, the government, and our communities all play a role.
• The operating principle of God’s economy says that there is enough if we share it.
• And much, much more . . .
In the pages of this book, Wallis provides us with a moral compass for this new economy—one that will guide us on Wall Street, Main Street, and Your Street.
Embracing a New Economy
Getting back to "the way things were" is not an option. It is time we take our economic uncertainty and use it to find some moral clarity. Too often we have been ruled by the maxims that greed is good, it’s all about me, and I want it now. Those can be challenged only with some of our oldest and best values—enough is enough, we are in it together, and thinking not just for tomorrow but for future generations.
Jim Wallis shows that the solution to our problems will be found only as individuals, families, friends, churches, mosques, synagogues, and entire communities wrestle with the question of values together.
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"Jim Wallis argues persuasively that the financial crisis is also a moral crisis. A vivid storyteller and prophetic voice, he shows how the worship of markets has led us astray -- and how repairing the economy requires a moral awakening and a new commitment to the common good. This wise and hopeful book points us toward a new economy and a more spiritually satisfying public life." -- Michael J. Sandel
-- professor of government at Harvard University and author of Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?
"One does not need to agree with Jim Wallis on everything to find Rediscovering Values insightful and timely. In our current economic struggles, Wallis sees an opportunity, not just for recovery, but for the renewal of important, neglected ideals. This is a needed voice at a challenging time." -- Mike Gerson
-- chief speechwriter to President George W. Bush, author of Heroic Conservatism, and a columnist for the Washington Post
"As readable as it is challenging, this book shows us all how to build a moral recovery that is good for the family, the nation, and the world." -- Sharon Watkins
-- general minister and president of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
"I am part of a generation of young people - Jews, Muslims, Christians and beyond - who view faith as a bridge of cooperation and an inspiration for social justice. Our model is a man who has lived these values, the Reverend Jim Wallis. We are coming of age now, the Jim Wallis generation, and we are ready to change the world." -- Eboo Patel
-- Executive Director of Interfaith Youth Core and author of Acts of Faith
"One of America's most thoughtful, provocative and powerful prophetic voices does it again. With moral incisiveness expressed in terms accessible to all, Wallis impressively weaves together, economic theory, corporate realities, cultural analysis, and religious values to put a human face on, and bring moral clarity to, our economic crisis. His delineation of the responsibilities of corporate America ought to be studied in every corporation and business school. Religious leaders of any faith looking to address the corporate responsibility in our economic crisis will find no more eloquent, incisive or morally powerful guide than Rediscovering Values." -- David Saperstein
-- Director and Counsel of Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
"Wallis is the most influential and visionary religious leader of our time. His broad appeal and impact are reminiscent of Reinhold Niebuhr and Martin Luther King Jr. Not only has he provided clear intellectual direction for our political, cultural, and spiritual renaissance he has launched a movement to renew the church and our democracy." -- Robert M. Franklin
-- President of Morehouse College and author of Crisis in the Village: Restoring Hope in African American Communities
"At this critical time in history, Jim Wallis offers a guidebook for all who long to reflect wisely on our personal and corporate choices and return to true Biblical values that offer hope to this broken world." -- Lynne Hybels
-- Advocate for Global Engagement, Willow Creek Community Church
"Is it possible to change the world's trajectory? Can we create a new moral compass in the aftermath of the recent economic crisis? In Rediscovering Values, Jim Wallis argues that the world can change when people of good faith make different choices and act collectively. Read this book and join the movement - Jim calls us, as Jesus did, to challenge the status quo by making 'kingdom' choices." -- Rich Stearns
-- President of World Vision US, author of The Hole in Our Gospel
"Could it be that today's problems will actually bring benefit beyond mere solutions? Jim Wallis leads us to the foundational values that will not only improve our circumstances but build our character." -- Dr. Joel C. Hunter
-- Senior Pastor, Northland: A Church Distributed
"Agree or disagree -- Jim Wallis touches your heart, stretches your mind, and challenges your values. He thunders like an Old Testament prophet, yet he is gentle and gracious. With a heart for people and a dream for a better tomorrow, Jim Wallis looks tough times in the eye and talks of hope." -- Leith Anderson
-- President of National Association of Evangelicals
"Jim Wallis challenges us to focus on important societal issues from the standpoint of his theological faith beliefs. He is a consistent advocate of the idea that if we are to take Christ's teachings seriously, we much engage in issues of poverty and justice."-- Jonathan T.M. Reckford
-- CEO, Habitat for Humanity International
Sojourners, October 5, 2011
...seeks to run a variety of opinions on important issues of faith, politics, and culture. Unlike pieces by Jim Wallis and Sojourners staff, other opinions expressed on this blog do not necessarily represent the position of Sojourners. Verse & ...
News4Jax.com, October 3, 2011
...more likely to do reasonably well financially than most people were for most of human history."The Rev. Jim Wallis, a prominent evangelical who has worked with Democrats, has a different perspective. He said it's clear that greed was a major ...
Sojourners, October 3, 2011
...the views of these articles or their source publications. John Blake CNN.com Belief blog 10-01-2011 The Rev. Jim Wallis, a prominent evangelical who has worked with Democrats, has a different perspective. He said it's clear that greed was a ...
Huffington Post, September 29, 2011
...integrity -- in politics and any other arena -- that should re-define "evangelical" in this or any election. Jim Wallis is the author of Rediscovering Values: A Guide for Economic and Moral Recovery, and CEO of Sojourners. He blogs at ...
Sojourners, September 13, 2011
...movement to transform individuals, communities, the church, and the world. Visit www.sojo.net, and www.GodsPolitics.com. Jim Wallis is the president and CEO of Sojourners, the largest network of progressive Christians in the United States ...
Huffington Post, September 8, 2011
...by evil, but rather overcome evil with good, and "they will know we are Christians by our love." Jim Wallis is the author of Rediscovering Values: A Guide for Economic and Moral Recovery, and CEO of Sojourners. He blogs at ...
Sojourners, February 4, 2011
...etrowbridge@sojo.net / 202-745-4625 or Tim King at tking@sojo.net / 202-631-7763 Rev. Wallis is available for comment Jim Wallis, Thousands of Christians Call on Obama to End Mubarak's Regime In Sojourners call-to-action, Wallis urges Obama ...
Sojourners, January 13, 2011
...fault for pulling the trigger, but we all are responsible for the violent nature of our society” says Jim Wallis in an opinion column that will run tomorrow, January 13th, in Politico. Rev. Wallis’ words stand in stark contrast to the ...
Sojourners, January 7, 2011
...talented, hard-working immigrant young people. “We’re praying for a Christmas miracle,” said Sojourners founder and CEO Rev. Jim Wallis, “A miracle to give Advent hope to a generation of young people who are ready to become some of ...
Sojourners, December 24, 2010
...were always meant to be that will make overcoming global warming as natural as breathing.” — Jim Ball Jim Wallis is the author of Rediscovering Values: On Wall Street, Main Street, and Your Street — A Moral Compass for the New Economy, ...
Sojourners, January 11, 2010
...New York Faith and Justice sponsored an event, in collaboration with several other organizations, celebrating the launch of Jim Wallis’ new book Rediscovering Values On Wall Street, Main Street, and Your Street. As the event’s title ...
Care2, January 10, 2010
...Thanks to the for this excerpt from Jim Wallis' provocative new book Rediscovering Values. Introduction: Asking the Wrong Questions The 2008-2009 economic crisis presents us with an enormous opportunity: to rediscover our valuesas people, as ...
People's World, January 9, 2010
...- 'Sometimes when all you have is hope, that's when new things can break out.' So said Jim Wallis, founding editor-in-chief of Sojourners Magazine, a Christian social justice publication, on why he was driven to convince his publisher, Simon ...
Sojourners, January 7, 2010
...hope – that the new signs of life will first come. Day One in Detroit was a good day. Jim Wallis is the author of Rediscovering Values: On Wall Street, Main Street, and Your Street–A Moral Compass for the New Economy, CEO of Sojourners ...
WBUR On Point, January 6, 2010
...Rediscovering Values WBUR and NPR - On Point with major funding provided by TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2010 Audio of this show will be available by 3pm ET. Wednesday, January ...
WBUR On Point, January 6, 2010
...Jim Wallis, progressive evangelical writer and activist, says the financial crisis is a moral crisis. We’ll hear his case for new values. Guests: Jim Wallis, president and CEO of ...
Brookings Institution, December 31, 2009
...Rediscovering Vlues in the New - Brookings Institution // vr jscss // Qulity. Independence. Impct. Thursdy December 31, 2009 Welcome Topics Pst Text Size Upcoming Event A Governnce Studies Progrm Event Rev. Jim Wllis on Rediscovering Vlues ...
Sojourners, December 12, 2009
...to educate the public about the need for a moral recovery as well as a financial recovery Reverend Jim Wallis, President and CEO of Sojourners, announces new book “Rediscovering Values on Wall Street, Main Street and Your Street” to come ...
Huffington Post, December 10, 2009
...it becomes the opportunity to rediscover some important things that we somehow lost, but now might find again. Jim Wallis is the author of The Great Awakening, Editor-in-Chief of Sojourners and blogs at www.godspolitics.com. Click here to ...
