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“I don't know how your theology works, but if Jesus has a choice between stained glass windows and feeding starving kids in Haiti, I have a feeling he'd choose the starving kids in Haiti.”

Quote by Tony Campolo

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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. more

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