According to "Faith Works" by Jim Wallis, hope is the single most important ingredient for changing the world. The author also states that faith makes hope possible. Wallis explains the way in which hope and faith are intertwined and are key factors in making the world a better place. He also explains that faith isn't something to possess, but it is something that we practice, so in short- faith takes action. Wallis says that "When put into action, faith has the capacity to bring people together, to motivate, and to inspire, even across former dividing lines." This statement is self explanatory, but simply put, if we do not put our faith into action, there is no point in having faith at all. An example Jim Wallis gives of this is from the Apostle James, "Faith without works is dead." This statement is all that needs to be said, because that is the whole chapter. We cannot demonstrate our faith without practicing it, and if we didn't practice, we couldn't change the world. This is the point in Faith Works that Wallis wants to get across.
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You state very well his concepts about faith, hope and action. Including a summary of the examples he uses (difference between religion and faith, social movements that have made a difference because of faith, example of Desmond Tutu) would strengthen this. - Prof. Holden
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