Tony Campolo Quotes

A collection of quotes by Tony Campolo.

Tony Campolo is an American pastor, author, and sociologist. Born on February 25, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Campolo dedicated his life to serving others and advocating for social justice. He grew up in a working-class home and eventually earned his Ph.D. in sociology from the Temple University in 1962.

Campolo became a prominent figure in the evangelical Christian community, known for his dynamic preaching style and passionate message of love, compassion, and equality. He co-founded the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education (EAPE) and the Red Letter Christians movement, which seeks to apply Jesus' teachings to contemporary social issues.

Throughout his career, Campolo has authored over 35 books, addressing a wide range of topics, including faith, spirituality, social justice, and leadership. His writings often challenge traditional religious and political beliefs, encouraging readers to engage with the world and impact it positively.

In addition to his writing, Campolo has been actively involved in various humanitarian efforts, working to alleviate poverty, combat racism, and promote peace. He has served as a spiritual advisor to political leaders, including President Bill Clinton. Campolo's influential voice and dedication to justice continue to inspire and challenge individuals of all backgrounds to make a difference and create a better world.

After-school tutoring programs, care for the elderly, shelte

After-school tutoring programs, care for the elderly, shelters for the homeless, disaster relief work, and a variety of other services would all benefit from government funding.

It is hard to say what the future holds, but this is probabl

It is hard to say what the future holds, but this is probable - it won't be just like the past.

Future

Getting the government to put money into social programs run

Getting the government to put money into social programs run by religious institutions is a practice that started during the Clinton years, when Bill Clinton advocated the AmeriCorps program.

Government

Religion, for better or for worse, has been politicized in b

Religion, for better or for worse, has been politicized in blatant ways that have seldom been equaled in American elections.

Religion

The first reason for the preponderant influence of those Eva

The first reason for the preponderant influence of those Evangelicals who define themselves as advocates of Religious Right theological and political ideologies is that they have both the financial means and technological know-how to make widespread use of modern electronic forms of communication.

Communication

If a guy is intimidated by a woman in leadership, he has rea

If a guy is intimidated by a woman in leadership, he has real problems with his own concepts of masculinity. That's a harsh statement, but I believe it to be true.

Leadership

Clinton's successor in the White House, George W. Bush, was

Clinton's successor in the White House, George W. Bush, was committed to expanding government spending for faith-based initiatives.

Government

Who's to say that there is any more support for Freud's psyc

Who's to say that there is any more support for Freud's psychoanalytic concept of the superego than there is for that old time religion that asserted that there is a God who ordains what is right and wrong, and that His righteousness endures for all generations?

Religion

I don't know of many evangelicals who want to deny gay coupl

I don't know of many evangelicals who want to deny gay couples their legal rights. However, most of us don't want to call it marriage, because we think that word has religious connotations, and we're not ready to see it used in ways that offend us.

Legal

The traditional spokespersons for the Evangelicals, such as

The traditional spokespersons for the Evangelicals, such as Chuck Colson and James Dobson, have become alarmed about this drift away from the 'Family Values' issues that they believe should be the overwhelming concerns of Evangelicals. They have expressed their displeasure in letters of protest circulated through the religious media.

Family

Those issues are biblical issues: to care for the sick, to f

Those issues are biblical issues: to care for the sick, to feed the hungry, to stand up for the oppressed. I contend that if the evangelical community became more biblical, everything would change.

Change

Sadly, we do a much better job of making people feel guilty

Sadly, we do a much better job of making people feel guilty than we do of delivering them from the guilt we create. We need to confess this and change our ways.

Change

I propose that the government should get out of the business

I propose that the government should get out of the business of marrying people and, instead, only give legal status to civil unions.

Business

But I think it's up to a local congregation to determine whe

But I think it's up to a local congregation to determine whether or not a marriage should be blessed of God. And it shouldn't be up to the government.

Government

I contend the state ought to do its thing and provide legal

I contend the state ought to do its thing and provide legal rights for all couples who want to be joined together for life. The church should bless unions that it sees fit to bless, and they should be called marriages.

Legal

What if Barack Obama established a Presidential Advisory Com

What if Barack Obama established a Presidential Advisory Committee that would meet once every couple of months, bringing together the former presidents for a conference in order to seek their collective wisdom? There is a wealth of experience in former presidents that generally goes untapped.

Experience

So I really would like to see both parties respond to the po

So I really would like to see both parties respond to the poor with greater commitment. But I've got to tell you, the Democrats, I feel, are doing a better job in that respect than Republicans are.

Respect

From the beginning, there have been some religious leaders w

From the beginning, there have been some religious leaders who greeted the funding of faith-based social services by government with ambivalence.

Government

Flipping the dial through available radio stations there wil

Flipping the dial through available radio stations there will blare out to any listener an array of broadcasts, 24/7, propagating Religious Right politics, along with what they deem to be 'old-time gospel preaching.' This is especially true of what comes over the airwaves in Bible Belt southern states.

Politics

Red Letter Christians believe in the doctrines of the Apostl

Red Letter Christians believe in the doctrines of the Apostle's Creed, are convinced that the Scriptures have been inspired by the Holy Spirit, and make having a personal transforming relationship with the resurrected Christ the touchtone of their faith.

Faith