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“The kingdom of God, which Jesus came to inaugurate, is meant to create an alternate reality in this world, and ultimately to transform the kingdoms of this world.”

Quote by Jim Wallis

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Jim Wallis is a distinguished American writer and social activist. He is the founder and president of Sojourners, a Christian social justice movement. Wallis has been a leading voice in the religious left and has written numerous books on social issues, spirituality, and politics. more

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