In this article, ON EVANGELICALS AND INTERFAITH COOPERATION Tony Campolo frames out the ecumenical, works-driven plan of salvation. Here's the highlights:
Compolo's description of an evangelical:
"...an evangelical has a very high view of scripture though not necessarily inerrancy"
Campolo's relative, ecumenical spiritual truth:
"I think there are Muslim brothers and sisters who are willing to say, "You live up to the truth as you understand it. I will live up to the truth as I understand it, and we will leave it up to God on judgment day." There is much in Christianity that would suggest exactly the same thing"
Campolo on salvation:
I've got to believe that Jesus is the only Savior but being a Christian is not the only way to be saved.
Campolo's "saved by good works" doctrine:
"...what can I say to an Islamic brother who has fed the hungry, and clothed the naked? You say, "But he hasn't a personal relationship with Christ." I would argue with that. And I would say from a Christian perspective, in as much as you did it to the least of these you did it unto Christ. You did have a personal relationship with Christ, you just didn't know it."
Campolo on unity by mystical spirituality:
"...in the hour of suffering there is a commonality. And that's where we meet. It's in mystical spirituality and in communal mutuality that's where we come together... In a mystical relationship with God, there is a coming together of people where theology is left behind and in this spirituality they found a commonality... if we are looking for common ground, can we find it in mystical spirituality, even if we cannot theologically agree, Can we pray together in such a way that we connect with a God that transcends our theological differences?"
Campolo advocates faith communities that serve each other for the betterment of mankind. These faith communities acknowledge each other's respective doctrinal paths to heaven. Contemplative mystical experiences enhances the ecumenical relationships that are forged in the fire of of the mind, and not by the fire of the Holy Spirit. Compolo denies the absolute truth of the Bible, and the very God he believes he is serving.
Campolo's gospel sounds remarkably similar to former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s message to the Second Congress of World and Traditional Religions in 2006:
"Together, you can help chart a path of moderation for the devout, showing them that they can remain true to their convictions and beliefs while engaging fully in the changing world around them."
Campolo's pursuit of peace, justice and the ecumenical way is shared by America's Pastor,
Rick "I dont care why you do good, as long as you do good" Warren and his global PEACE plan.
Yet congregations are silent when the pastor quotes Campolo or Warren from the pulpit.
"Yet congregations are silent when the pastor quotes Campolo or Warren from the pulpit."
ReplyDeleteWe tried to voice our concerns about Warren and our pastor suggested we had "differing philosophy of ministry". We had attended the church for 23+ years. Warren was ok in his eyes because he had had a positive influence on so many people. We were told to find another church.
I find it to be positive that you were asked to leave. Where I used to go, they just ignored you until you left if you didn't fit the mold.
ReplyDeleteBiblical congregational governance has been replaced with Warren's CEO model of pastoring.
ReplyDeleteHundreds, if not thousands over the last ten years experienced what you describe...individuals who stand for the truth out of love, only to be shown the way out. The congregation sits idle and silent, instead of imposing accountability on the pastor for his teachings. They sit silent as families just "disappear".
In consumer Christianity, the CEO knows if the customer doesn't like it, they can get service somewhere else.
As painful as it is to leave the church family that you love and attended for years...the real tragedy is that they left their first love, Jesus Christ.
Jim
P.S.
ReplyDelete"they left their first love..." meaning the congregation left.