GOD'S POLITICS

God's Politics was published in 2005 and written by American activist Jim Wallis.
The context of the book is the wake of America's war on terrorism and their invasion of Iraq. Jim had pleaded with both the American and British governments not to go to war and had drawn up a peaceful alternative to the situation. Unfortunately they did not listen and in hindsight we can see the futility of their decision and the lies they told.

God's Politics illustrates a political vision for the 'common good' of the USA and the world for that matter. Jim calls us to be a prophetic people and that 'we are the ones we've been waiting for'.
The book inspires both faith and hope - that what we do for justice is not in vain. Our endeavors for social change are rooted in the teachings of the prophets and Jesus.

It's worth the read despite the fact that the political climate has changed - the fight against world poverty is still a burning issue that needs to be solved in our generation.