The Compassionate Community Ten Values to Unite America
by Miller, Jonathan; Gore, AlEdition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-09-18
Publisher(s): St. Martin's Griffin
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Summary
Kentucky State Treasurer Jonathan Miller, a rising star in the Democratic party and the leading advocate for a broader discussion of faith within politics, identifies ten nonpartisan values that unite all Americans, and uses Old Testament stories to highlight them. As an elected official in a "red" and largely Christian state, he has come to understand that although faith is often the source of divisiveness, the language of faith can bring Americans together. Inspiring stories from the Hebrew Bible illustrate Miller's plan to form a Compassionate Community. He shows that these lessons have the power to strengthen our country for future generations.
Author Biography
Jonathan Miller is the State Treasurer of Kentucky and is running for Governor. He has been named an emerging national leader by groups as diverse as the Democratic Leadership Council, the United Jewish Communities, and the Aspen Institute. He lives in Lexington, Kentucky.
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgments | p. ix |
| Introduction: The Compassionate Community | p. 1 |
| Noah and the Value of Opportunity | p. 15 |
| Abraham and the Value of Responsibility | p. 31 |
| Jacob and the Value of Work | p. 47 |
| Joseph and the Value of Family | p. 71 |
| Moses and the Value of Freedom | p. 89 |
| Joshua and the Value of Faith | p. 111 |
| Deborah and the Value of Justice | p. 129 |
| Jonathan and the Value of Peace | p. 145 |
| David and the Value of Respect | p. 161 |
| Esther and the Value of Life | p. 185 |
| Afterword: The Faithful Servants by the Honorable Al Gore | p. 201 |
| Epilogue: Putting Words Into Action at The Compassionate E-Community | p. 205 |
| How to Find More Information on the Programs Discussed in the Book | p. 207 |
| Organizations that Provide Free Financial Education | p. 209 |
| Financial Resources for Military Families | p. 213 |
| Faith-Based Organizations Dedicated to the Eradication of Poverty | p. 217 |
| Notes | p. 219 |
| Index | p. 235 |
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