To dig our heels in and say no to a present madness is a good thing, but to walk a new path and say yes is a better thing.

I believe in the separation of church and state, absolutely. But I don't believe in the separation of public life from our values, our basic values, and for many of us, our religious values.

Spirituality becomes a commodity to be bought and sold. So spirituality has to be disciplined by social justice.

Faith reminds us that change is always possible.

Healthcare should be a human right and not a commodity for sale.

More than just a moral issue, hope is a spiritual and even religious choice. Hope is not a feeling; it is a decision. And the decision for hope is based on what you believe at the deepest levels - what your most basic convictions are about the world and what the future holds - all based on your faith. You choose hope, not as a naive wish, but as a choice, with your eyes wide open to the reality of the world - just like the cynics who have not made the decision for hope.

What is my calling? What am I supposed to do? I think running for office, public office, can be a divine calling. I mean, Ive wrestled with that very question myself.