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26-475: The organization was founded by Tony Campolo and Shane Claiborne in 2007 with the aim of bringing together evangelicals who believe in the importance of insisting on issues of social justice mentioned by Jesus (in red in some translations of the Bible ). They believe Christians should be paying attention to Jesus's words and example by promoting biblical values such as social justice issues. These issues include

52-858: A Doctor of Philosophy in 1968. In 1964, Campolo became professor of sociology at Eastern University in St. David's, Pennsylvania . For ten years, he also taught at the University of Pennsylvania . He became an associate pastor of the Mount Carmel Baptist Church in West Philadelphia , which is affiliated with both the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. and the American Baptist Churches USA . In 1969, he founded

78-649: A " Red Letter Revival " in Lynchburg, Virginia , intended to highlight the connection between Evangelical Christianity and concern for social justice. Describing the Red-Letter Christian movement that organized that revival, he said: "We want to be people of Jesus. That does have political implications. You can't go to the New Testament without sensing Jesus' commitment to the poor. … We basically see ourselves as committed to them. And that list in

104-537: A 1959 convention of the American Bar Association . In the 1980s and 1990s, the organization formed a Christian Conciliation Ministry, which later became Peacemaker Ministries and the Institute for Christian Conciliation. Currently, there are over 50 attorney chapters, 120 law school chapters, and 60 Christian legal aid clinics which are assigned to the organization. The Christian Legal Society

130-460: A book exploring the issues at the heart of this conversation, and a documentary film ( Leaving My Father's Faith ) was released in 2018 which features the conversations between them and tell the story of Bart's journey out of faith. In June 2020, Campolo had a stroke which left him partially paralyzed. He died from heart failure at his home in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania , on November 19, 2024, at

156-612: A contract. On June 8, 2015, Campolo released a statement changing his position on the issue of gay relationships, and stating that he now supported full acceptance of Christian gay couples into the Church. He cited several reasons including the institution of marriage primarily being about spiritual growth instead of procreation, what he had learned through his friendships with gay Christian couples, and past examples of exclusionary church traditions practiced "by sincere believers, but most of us now agree that they were wrong." Campolo offered

182-636: A scholarly journal called The Journal of Christian Legal Thought , CLS Bible Studies , and CLS E-Devotionals . Its former publications include the Quarterly, The Defender, and the Religious Freedom Reporter. CLS is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization, supported by dues, donations and gifts. Its donors include Alliance Defending Freedom who gave CLS over $ 420,000 in 2008. The organization's members includes attorneys, judges, law students, and others who profess their commitment to

208-470: A statement saying that although it found Campolo's statements "methodologically naïve and verbally incautious", it did not find them to be heretical. In 1998, he became a spiritual adviser to President Bill Clinton . In 2007, with Shane Claiborne , he founded Red-Letter Christians , with the aim of bringing together evangelicals who believe in the importance of insisting on issues of social justice mentioned by Jesus (in red in some translations of

234-416: Is actually present in each other person". The book became a hot button issue, and caused Campus Crusade for Christ and Youth for Christ to block a planned speaking engagement by Campolo. The Christian Legal Society empowered a "reconciliation panel", led by noted theologian J. I. Packer , to examine the issue and resolve the issue. The panel examined the book and questioned Campolo. The panel issued

260-586: Is organized into three different branches: the network for attorneys and law students (Attorney Ministries and Law Student Ministries), the Center for Law & Religious Freedom, and the Christian Legal Aid. The Christian Legal Society holds an annual convention in the United States as well as various regional conferences. It also publishes a bi-annual magazine called The Christian Lawyer ,

286-648: The Alliance Defense Fund Center for Academic Freedom and the Christian Legal Society filed suit ( Beta Upsilon Chi Upsilon Chapter v. Machen, 586 F.3d 908, 911-912 (11th Cir. 2009) ) on behalf of BYX against various officials from the University of Florida for various constitutional violations including unlawful discrimination. During the course of the proceedings, the 11th Circuit Court (United States Court of Appeals for

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312-457: The Bible ). He also became a leader of the Red-Letter Christian movement, which aims to put emphasis on the teachings of Jesus. In March 2011, Campolo began hosting the TV show Red Letter Christians , aired on JC-TV . This weekly half-hour talk show features interviews with leaders in the Red-Letter Christian movement. On January 14, 2014, Campolo announced his plans to retire from leading

338-478: The 25th chapter of Matthew talks about welcoming the alien. Those aligning with Donald Trump are aligning with an anti-refugee mindset. We feel if we are reading the scriptures honestly, we are to receive the alien. I guess we are progressive in the sense that … we are opposed to the view of women that puts them in a submissive position. We are saying we don't really buy that. … I can understand why we are called "progressive evangelicals" because we stand over and against

364-541: The CLS Statement of Faith. These members, which are claimed to be found in 1100 cities, are organized into attorney chapters, law student chapters, and fellowships throughout the United States. It is stated that to become a member of Christian Legal Society, one must "believe in and sign" CLS’ Statement of Faith. Since its foundation in 1961, CLS has proclaimed nine organizational objectives, as set forth in its amended articles of incorporation: On March 16, 2007,

390-675: The EAPE and to close that ministry, the extra money in the ministry being distributed to offshoot ministries started by EAPE. Although Campolo associated himself with the Democratic Party and several other modern liberal groups and causes, he publicly stated his opposition to abortion . Campolo held a consistent life ethic stance in opposition to any human situation that leads to the termination of life including warfare, poverty/ starvation (as caused by extreme wealth inequalities), capital punishment , and euthanasia . Starting in

416-603: The Eleventh Circuit on appeal from the Northern District of Florida, Leon County) ordered that the chapter be recognized pending the disposition of the appeal. The case was ultimately dismissed as moot when the university amended its policies to permit the registration of the chapter. Their case Christian Legal Society v. Martinez reached the Supreme Court of the United States in 2010. It

442-792: The Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education (EAPE), which works to help "at-risk" youth in the U.S. and Canada, and has helped to establish several schools and universities. In 1976, Campolo ran as the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania's 5th district , but lost to incumbent Republican Dick Schulze . Campolo was the subject of an informal heresy hearing in 1985 brought about by several assertions in his 1983 book A Reasonable Faith , particularly his claim that, "Jesus

468-576: The Upsilon Chapter at the University of Florida was officially recognized by the Beta Upsilon Chi (BYX) national board. The University of Florida, however, refused to recognize BYX. The university had refused to recognize the chapter as a registered student organization because the fraternity accepts only men and would not recognize the chapter as a social fraternity because the fraternity accepts only Christians. On July 10, 2007,

494-650: The age of 89. Christian Legal Society Christian Legal Society ( CLS ) is a non-profit Christian organization headquartered in Virginia, United States. The organization consists of lawyers , judges , law professors, and law students. Its members are bound to follow the "commandment of Jesus " and to "seek justice with the love of God ." The organization was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1961 by four lawyers (Paul Bernard, Gerrit P. Groen, Henry Luke Brinks, and Elmer Johnson) who met to pray together at

520-513: The benediction on the second night of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, including in his prayer "We are a nation that needs healing. Break down the barriers of race and ethnicity that separate us. Cure the sexism and homophobia that denies the dignity of so many of our fellow Americans. Help us to overcome our fears of refugees and show us how to love our enemies and overcome evil with good." In 2018, he participated in

546-603: The fight against poverty , the defense of peace , building strong families, respecting human rights and welcoming foreigners. In 2019, it opened a chapter in the UK . In 2020, the organization had 120 social organizations and partner churches in the United States, the United Kingdom and Chile. This Christian theology article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Tony Campolo Anthony Campolo Jr. (February 25, 1935 – November 19, 2024)

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572-510: The kind of reactionary points of view that are being established by evangelicals across the country." Campolo married Peggy Davidson on June 7, 1958. Their daughter was born in 1960 and their son was born in 1963. His son, Bart Campolo , is a former evangelical preacher who left Christianity and transitioned to secular humanism . The two engaged in an ongoing conversation since Bart announced to him that he no longer believed in God. They co-authored

598-481: The late 1980s, Campolo's left-leaning political beliefs began to put leaders of the Christian right , such as Gary Bauer and Jerry Falwell , at odds with him. Despite his criticisms of political conservatives in the evangelical community , Campolo also criticized the more liberal mainline Christian denominations. Along with his wife, Peggy Campolo, he participated in very public debates and discussions about

624-442: The place of lesbians and gays within church and society. Campolo formerly contended that homosexuality was a sin in practice, although not in orientation, while his wife disagreed, holding that committed, monogamous homosexual practice was not a sin; she supports full equality for LGBT people. Regarding marriage, he stated that all couples should have the right to a civil union with all the legal rights that are associated with such

650-463: Was an American sociologist, Baptist pastor, author, public speaker, and spiritual advisor to U.S. President Bill Clinton . Campolo was an influential leader in the evangelical left . Campolo was a popular commentator on religious, political, and social issues, and had been a guest on programs such as The Colbert Report , The Charlie Rose Show , Larry King Live , Nightline , Crossfire , Politically Incorrect and The Hour . Campolo

676-530: Was born to an Italian-American family in Philadelphia on February 25, 1935. He studied at Eastern College and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 1956. He was ordained a Baptist pastor in 1957. He also studied theology at Palmer Theological Seminary and obtained a Bachelor of Divinity in 1960 and a Master of Divinity in 1961. He studied sociology in Temple University and obtained

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