The media seems to think only abortion and gay marriage are religious issues. Poverty is a moral issue, its a faith issue, its a religious issue. – Jim Wallis

So when the only domestic social policy is tax cuts that mostly benefit the wealthiest Americans, we say, Where is faith being put into action here? – Jim Wallis

I met the president when he was president-elect at a meeting in Austin. He spoke of his faith. He spoke of his desire for a compassionate conservatism, for a faith-based initiative that would do something for poor people. – Jim Wallis