Prophet Left

Tony Campolo is currently campaigning against what he calls the “Religious Right” in his new ecumenical book from W Publishing (formerly Word Publishing), “Speaking My Mind: The Radical Evangelical Prophet Tackles the Tough Issues Christians Are Afraid to Face.”

Radical? Yes. Prophet? You decide:

In promotional interviews, Campolo postulates that repelling Islamic terrorism, defending marriage as a sacred convenant between a man and a woman, and protecting the unborn (historically moral planks of the Republican platform) are secondary issues—instead citing injustices to Palestinians, the plight of “born that way” homosexuals, and automobile pollution as “significant” issues that “may lead us to vote for the Kerry campaign” (Toledo Blade, Sep. 18, 2004).

[TBC: While TBC endorses no candidate or political party, God’s Word is clear with regard to moral absolutes on marriage, homosexuality, and the sanctity of life. These are indeed “tough issues Christians face” but we must not be “afraid” to speak the truth in love (Ephesians:4:14-15 [14] That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; [15] But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
See All...), nor to offer biblical correction where necessary (2 Timothy:3:15-17 [15] And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. [16] All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17] That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
See All...). A prophet that speaks the truth of God’s Word instead of political correctness -- now that would be “radical.”]