You change society by changing the wind. Change the wind, transform the debate, recast the discussion, alter the context in which political discussions are being made, and you will change the outcomes... You will be surprised at how fast the politicians adjust to the change in the wind.

I'm often asked what I think about the faith of the President George W. Bush. I think it is sincere. I think it's very real. I think it's deeply held.

The failure of political leaders to help uplift the poor will be judged a moral failure.

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.

If you are asking the wrong question, it doesn't matter how good the answer is, you aren't going to get where you want to go.

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

This year - today - I am repenting of my dependence on fossil fuels.