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Tony Campolo is an American pastor and public speaker known for his inspiring speeches and advocacy for social justice. Born on February 25, 1935, he holds honorary doctorates from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Union Theological Seminary in New York. Campolo has had a wide-ranging impact in the religious and social sectors, with his writings and speeches inspiring countless individuals, particularly in the areas of social justice and religious faith.

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“Clinton's successor in the White House, George W. Bush, was committed to expanding government spending for faith-based initiatives.”

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“From the beginning, there have been some religious leaders who greeted the funding of faith-based social services by government with ambivalence.”

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“I propose that the government should get out of the business of marrying people and, instead, only give legal status to civil unions.”

People Giving Should Government Unions Propose Marrying

Book:Red Letter Christians: A Citizen's Guide to Faith and Politics

Source: Red Letter Christians: A Citizen's Guide to Faith and Politics

“When there is conflict between what God requires and the demands of the government, each of us has an important decision to make concerning taxes.”

Important Government Decision Demand Conflict Taxes Important Decisions

Book:Red Letter Revolution: What If Jesus Really Meant What He Said?

Source: Red Letter Revolution: What If Jesus Really Meant What He Said?

“After-school tutoring programs, care for the elderly, shelters for the homeless, disaster relief work, and a variety of other services would all benefit from government funding.”

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“Getting the government to put money into social programs run by religious institutions is a practice that started during the Clinton years, when Bill Clinton advocated the AmeriCorps program.”

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“President Bush once said that marriage is a sacred institution and should be reserved for the union of one man and one woman. If this is the case - and most Americans would agree with him on this - then I have to ask: Why is the government at all involved in marrying people?”

People Ifs Men Should Said Government Asks President Cases Involved Agree Institutions Sacred Unions One Man President Bush Reserved Marrying One Woman

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“While I can see how the government has, at times, wasted taxpayers' money, and I can admit that too often its programs are ineffective, I also can see the good that government does.”

Doe I Can Government Program Taxpayers Wasted Time

Book:Red Letter Revolution: What If Jesus Really Meant What He Said?

Source: Red Letter Revolution: What If Jesus Really Meant What He Said?

“But I think it's up to a local congregation to determine whether or not a marriage should be blessed of God. And it shouldn't be up to the government.”

Thinking Should Government Blessed Determine Locals Congregation Being Blessed

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“If marriage really is a sacred institution, then why is the government controlling it, especially in a nation that affirms separation of church and state?”

Ifs States Government Nations Church Institutions Sacred Separation Church And State Separation Of Church And State

Book:Red Letter Christians (Large Print 16pt)

Source: Red Letter Christians (Large Print 16pt)

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Born: February 25, 1935
Known for: Pastor
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