Letters To A Young EvangelicalBasic Books, 2008 M07 31 - 288 pages Named by Christianity Today as one of the twenty-five most influential preachers of the last fifty years, best-selling author Tony Campolo has spent decades calling on readers and audiences around the world to live their faith through committed activism. A tireless crusader for human rights and the eradication of world poverty, Campolo is a "Red Letter" Christian -- he reminds us that when Jesus spoke, he spoke of social justice. But the Religious Right and social conservatives have hijacked His message in the name of Republican politics. They have corrupted the faith by ignoring the true message of Christ and focusing instead on narrow "wedge" issues to win political campaigns. In Letters to a Young Evangelical, Campolo calls on evangelicals of all ages to reject the false pieties of the Religious Right. With his trademark candor and wit, he offers sage advice to seekers who are trying to live their faith in a modern world that is politically polarized and predominantly secular. He is unafraid to touch on the hot-button topics that divide believers in America and around the world: abortion, gay rights, war, capital punishment, feminism, and the environment. An activist, a visionary, and a man of deep faith, Tony Campolo offers guidance not only for young evangelicals, but for seekers of all ages and faiths. |
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... Jesus's teachings of social justice and compassion in living an authentic Christian life.” —Washington Post “The Evangelical Christian that liberals love to embrace has a message for his fellow Christians: Don't be lured by the siren ...
... Jesus's teachings of social justice and compassion in living an authentic Christian life.” —Washington Post “The Evangelical Christian that liberals love to embrace has a message for his fellow Christians: Don't be lured by the siren ...
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... Jesus with as much vitality and power, and humor too, as Tony. These letters sparkle with his wit and wisdom. Here is great biblical advice for any young person trying to follow Jesus.” —Will Willimon, bishop of the North Alabama ...
... Jesus with as much vitality and power, and humor too, as Tony. These letters sparkle with his wit and wisdom. Here is great biblical advice for any young person trying to follow Jesus.” —Will Willimon, bishop of the North Alabama ...
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... Jesus 8 History with a Happy Ending 9 Being Rescued from Fundamentalism 10 Transcending Partisan Politics 11 Abortion as a Defining Issue Being Straight but Not Narrow vii 20 28 42 55 67 80 99 119 135 147 158 12 13 Loving Muslims in a ...
... Jesus 8 History with a Happy Ending 9 Being Rescued from Fundamentalism 10 Transcending Partisan Politics 11 Abortion as a Defining Issue Being Straight but Not Narrow vii 20 28 42 55 67 80 99 119 135 147 158 12 13 Loving Muslims in a ...
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... Jesus with either political party is idolatry. The Jesus of Scripture will not conform to the ideologies of any party. He stands in judgment of all of our political agendas and calls Christians in each and every party to examine their ...
... Jesus with either political party is idolatry. The Jesus of Scripture will not conform to the ideologies of any party. He stands in judgment of all of our political agendas and calls Christians in each and every party to examine their ...
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... Jesus as recorded in the New Testament, he said, “Oh! You folks are into those verses in the Bible that are in red letters!” Of course, he was referring to the old King James Version Bibles that had all the words of Jesus printed in red ...
... Jesus as recorded in the New Testament, he said, “Oh! You folks are into those verses in the Bible that are in red letters!” Of course, he was referring to the old King James Version Bibles that had all the words of Jesus printed in red ...
Contents
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4 Why We Witness | 42 |
5 How We Witness | 55 |
6 Why the Church Is Important | 67 |
7 Getting High On Jesus | 80 |
12 Being Straight but Not Narrow | 158 |
13 Loving Muslims in a FearFilled World | 174 |
14 Becoming Blessed Peacemakers | 182 |
15 Women and the Church | 193 |
16 Creation Care | 201 |
17 Living in Secular America | 212 |
18 Escaping the American Babylon | 225 |
19 A Work Ethic for Evangelical Radicals | 242 |
8 History with a Happy Ending | 99 |
9 Being Rescued from Fundamentalism | 119 |
10 Transcending Partisan Politics | 135 |
11 Abortion as a Defining Issue | 147 |
20 Living Out the Great Commission | 253 |
21 The Need for Feedback from the Twilight Zone | 274 |
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