Needs Quotes by Tony Campolo

8 Needs quotes by Tony Campolo

A compact batch of eight reflections by Tony Campolo that touch on the deeper human needs behind social action. The brevity makes it an easy, thoughtful read for anyone seeking moral clarity.

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Haitians do not need development programs imposed on them by expatriates. Instead, they need help in developing as self-assured persons.

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What we need to affirm is that Jesus is neither a Democrat nor a Republican. Whenever we marry Jesus to a political…

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Evangelicals need to take a good look at what their issues are. Are they really being faithful to Jesus? Are they being…

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I am not suggesting that all those missionary organizations working in Haiti should pack up and go home, but I am urging…

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I applaud the growing commitment of Evangelicals to the needs of the poor and oppressed in urban America.

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The reason why I buy into the Democratic Party more than the Republican Party is because there are over 2,000 verses of…

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Sadly, we do a much better job of making people feel guilty than we do of delivering them from the guilt we…

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Jesus refers to the poor over and over again. There are 2,000 verses of Scripture that call upon us to respond to…

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