The book, completed just before his death in March, carries a potent message: America can do better, and the blueprint for improvement already exists.
Lieberman's career was marked by his commitment to bipartisanship, leadership, civility, and compromise. These traits, according to his son, were deeply rooted in his faith. As a devout Jew, Lieberman believed in the equality and infinite value of all humans, a belief that fueled his advocacy for various causes.
His faith was not only the driving force behind the causes he championed but also the manner in which he approached his work. He marched with Martin Luther King Jr. in 1963, risked his life in Mississippi to pave the way for the Freedom Riders, fought against polluters, supported America's efforts to counter tyrants, stood with Israel, and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of his constituents.
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In his book, Lieberman emphasizes how his belief in God was the cornerstone of his political practice, characterized by courage, civility, and a willingness to compromise. He drew inspiration from scripture, citing the story of Abraham arguing with God not to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah as an example of courage, civility, and compromise.
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Lieberman's book also highlights the shared faith among the majority of Americans, with over 90% believing in a higher power and 80% identifying this higher power as the God of the Abrahamic faiths. He argues that our faiths, which guide our individual actions, also provide countless examples of how we should act within our broader communities.
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However, Lieberman laments the failure to apply these faith-based principles and codes of conduct in our public interactions, particularly in politics. He criticizes the current state of Washington, describing it as two opposing armies at a standstill, hurling insults and accomplishing little.
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Lieberman's book offers a solution, citing Deuteronomy 30:11, 14 and Romans 10:8, which suggest that the answer is not beyond our reach but is within us. He argues that there is no reason why the Golden Rule should not apply to politics.
Since Lieberman's death, many have expressed how much they miss his voice, especially in these fractious times. However, his son asserts that there was no secret to his father's specialness. He managed to live by the Golden Rule in a contentious field. If he could do it, so can we. The answer, as Lieberman's book suggests, is in our mouths and in our hearts.
