Agendas Quote by Jim Wallis
“Once you open that door to a values conversation, it's going to undercut a right-wing economic agenda, which values wealth over work and favors the rich over the poor, or resorts to war as the first resort and not the last.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Moral Politics, 2010
Opening values‑based dialogue can undermine right‑wing economic agendas.
In simple terms: Truthful conversation challenges harmful policies.
Key Takeaway
Engage in honest, values‑centered discourse.
Themes
politics
values
economics
dialogue
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
activist
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community forums
- legislative debates
- media interviews
Key Concepts
ethical economics
public policy
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What values should shape economic policy?
- How to foster constructive conversation?
A Different Perspective
Opponents may resist dialogue.
