What we need to affirm is that Jesus is neither a Democrat nor a Republican. Whenever we marry Jesus to a political party, we are committing the sin of idolatry. We are making Jesus into the image of our political party.
Tony CampoloIf marriage really is a sacred institution, then why is the government controlling it, especially in a nation that affirms separation of church and state?
Tony CampoloI teach at Eastern University, which is highly committed to doing work among the poor and the oppressed peoples of the world. We have a special commitment to the city.
Tony CampoloIn the past, the Republican Party has depended on unified support at election time from Evangelical Christians. But times are changing!
Tony CampoloI've always been skeptical of those television healers who are bald. If I had that gift, that'd be the first thing I'd fix.
Tony CampoloWhat 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.
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