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What Are People For?

I continue to look for books that cut across the issues and interests of our sector and have learned that, to this purpose, twenty year old essays by Wendell Barry only become more poignant and relevant with time. I recently finished his collection What Are People For?, and it repeatedly reminded me of all that is best in traditional American culture. The current corporate occupiers of the United States government would do well to open their hearts to the words of this rural philosopher. Readers of my own technology work may appreciate the irony of how much I enjoyed his essay "Why I will Not Buy a Computer". Posted: 5/3/05; 8:50:14 PM #

God's Politics

Jim Wallis is the Editor of Sojournor's Magazine and a prominent evangelical speaking out for social justice in the United States. His recent book, God's Politics, is a must read for political and social uniters. Although it's a distinctly Christian book, it's of broad relevance given the role that the language of Christianity plays in American politics these days. I particularly appreciated the arguments he makes in favor of the critical role that must be played by civil society organizations in reforging common values and nurturing political reform. Posted: 5/3/05; 8:49:07 PM #