Todd Friel on the Gospel According To Tony Campolo

[cowbelltg]

What we have here is 2 men who have picked and chose what we should major on as Christians,rather than majoring on the volume of the Book.Todd Friel wants to major only on the preaching of the Gospel,while ignoring a Christain's duty to minister unto the poor.We are not saved in the performance of this duty,but we are called to be a blessing to the down trodden.

[cowbelltg]

@cowbelltg continued- Tony Campolo,on the other hand seems to think we can just love the world unto salvation without confronting the world of their sin.This is wrong also.Their is no salvation without repentance from sin and all the food in the world won't make up for it.

Feed the hungry,clothe the naked,and visit the sick,but don't forget to preach the unadultrated Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ unto every creature,both rich and poor.

[attention2attention]

I'm a Christian and this guy embarrasses me.

[gandjon]

A straw man argument is counting the word "poor" listed in the bible when many other verses speak of poverty. Try oppressed, needy, hungry, etc..

Taking things out of context is isolating sound bites, then going on long rants to say what you think he is saying without the whole thing.

"na na boo boo" is for 2 yr olds not mature, wise men of faith. "But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy." Jm.3:17

[ChristusVlCTOR]

Poor 205 times in 197 vs Oppress 23 times in 23 vs Oppressed 38 times in 38 vs Needy 38 times in 37 vs Afflict 36 times in 35 vs Afflicted 55 times in 54 vs Fatherless 43 times in 43 vs Widows 26 times in 24 vs Sick 88 times in 87 vs Hungry 30 times in 29 vs Thirsty 17 times in 17 vs Naked 47 times in 45 vs Destitute 8 times in 8 vs Strangers 80 times in 79 vs Stranger 131 times in 125 vs Beggar 3 times in 3 vs Alms 13 times in 13 vs TOTAL 881 times in 857 verses in the KJV

[ChristusVlCTOR]

@ChristusVlCTOR The above is not even a comprehensive list... if we just take the verses and put them in context, we're bound to have well over 2000 verses talking about the poor, oppressed, needy, etc.

[ilovejiyeonlee]

So this guy takes a couple of sentences said by Tony Campolo and criticizes him for it? Where is the context? This Todd Friel guy is clueless and stupid. Absolute waste of time. Luckily, I only listened to a few dozen seconds.

[57husaberg]

Sorry Mate your twisting this. I'd like to hear an interveiw between youself and Tony. He has a far more fruitful life than you buddy. It,s sad when Bono has more compassion for the neady than a Dickhead like you.

[Chyla98]

@ingridrbar: You're very bitter dear. Perhaps you should listen to some Tony Campolo sermons!

[xjsfan]

@Chyla98 Amen!!!! I managed about 1 minute of this drivel. Sadly this guy seems to be a bit of a lemon (bitter and twisted). Campolo's message on issues such as abortion (as far as I got in this video) seem good to me.

[Bahkti82]

I am disturbed by the mocking tone of voice that Todd Friel is using, that is not God, that is Todd Friel. But I agree with him that the Gospel does come first. I don't know what Campolo teaches gospel wise, but it could be that he is simply speaking to the already saved Christians, and if he is then he is for the most part right!

[Bahkti82]

I am disturbed by the mocking tone of voice that Todd Friel is using, that is not God, that is Todd Friel. But I agree with him that the Gospel does come first. 

[jaclark1820]

Evangelical Christianity is all about trying to get people to believe the right thing according to their ignorant, mostly uneducated point of view. It has almost nothing to do with picking up the cause of Christ and living your life in a Christlike manner. Tony Campolo is a much better teacher than the Todd Friel joker. Christianity is about sacrifice, servanthood, and selfessness not combining the Christian faith with the American dream.

[takitheterrible]

I say the opposite of Todd's opposite and state, if you aren't helping the poor, and you don't value pouring yourself out to the neighbors, then you aren't living a Christian life. If you state that you value what Jesus did (the cross) more than He said (the sermon on the mount/plain), you are unbalanced and worthless to the Kingdom.

[MrJoelvincent]

todd isnt considering tony to be a true christian, and biblically speaking neither do I.

[Cousinsjay]

I'm sure glad we have toddy baby to stand in judgment and criticize other Christians. Its good he is doing the atheists job..........go get'em todd

[Forrestjake09]

I dont believe helping the poor gets you into heaven... but i do believe its whats gonna give you crown... not bashing tony campolo.

[Forrestjake09]

Todd you are an arogant fool. A modern day pharisee. You look nothing like christ. You do nothing but bash other people SPEAK THE TRUTH BROTHER! I agree that that he may have missed the mark here and there. But he has alot of goods things you could adress... but you of course will not.

[ShangoJamal]

I have only to say that it's hard to know WHAT Tony meant, since you insert only one of his sentences at a time, which doesn't allow us to hear the context in which it was made, nor the point he is making within that context. Then you summarily sum up his point for us, and give your rebuttal at length.

[brendos444]

Now a word on your tone. It is sarcastic and certainly not in the spirit of Christian grace. Remember that Tony was talking about loving one another, not some prosperity gospel. This was Jesus' commandment. So I think your tone is not warranted here, nor in your denunications against true heresy. We can have righteous anger, but I think sarcasm reveals hate and a desire to hurt someone. I don' t think that is the approach we are to take in the Christian spirit

[brendos444]

Todd, I don't think you can judge someone's entire theology from a little audio clip of what he said on a particular topic. Someone might say that St James believes in a works gospel from his short letter. Tony is talking about the Christian obligation to love others, not as a way to heaven. btw, Jesus does judge us by our works (see Matt 25 as Tony correctly quotes) as they are the EVIDENCE of our faith. Viewed this way, our faith is indeed dead without works.

[litlbuff]

It's interesting how hatefully people are bagging on Friel's "lack of love" for Tony Campolo. Just sayin'.

[john422401]

This is the crappiest radio program I have ever heard. A "supposedly" religious person acting like a self-righteous smart-ass. Just what Christian America needs

[VinceLavello]

Perhaps a little to strong of a rebuke; considering that "knowledge puffs up, love edifies" I agree with much of what Todd says and much of what Tony says. Theology must be correct; but I've heard it said that a more sincere prayer was prayed hanging off a bridge for dear life; than in the chapel. Tony takes knowledge out of the head and into the heart.

The Apostle Peter had heart; and needed to be rebuked.

I think we need to listen to both sides.. Prov 27:17

[bke274]

@VinceLavello ........you sound like a wise man

[VinceLavello]

@bke274 Why thank you; exactly what my itching ears needs to hear!

[ubicaritasref]

Friel, what an arrogant nutcase you are!

[varghejo]

this guy is clearly an idiot

[toobfunnybunny]

tony's comments are public, thus a public rebuke is appropriate.

[billhabing]

There is no anointing on criticism. Let the prophets speak and the self proclaimed experts be silent. It is not hard to take things out of the spirit which they were spoken and tear them apart. We know what Tony means by pie in the sky by and bye. The way way of the master is not to tear down. In the name of Jesus talk to Mr. Campolo or save it.

[Tulsahockeyfan]

I will take Tony Campolo over Friel anyday. What's sad is I feel that they both care about sharing the gospel a great deal. They just have different views of it. I stopped my support of WOTM and increased my support for EAPE (Campolo's organization) after this.

[Dano853]

Wow. This guy has some serious contempt for Tony. Can you feel the love? Not one kind word for his brother. I think this video says more about Todd than Tony.

[mick9797]

Ive heard T Campolo speak since 1985. I enjoy him more than other Christian leaders of his ilk (maybe now called emergent leaders to over generalize). He thinks things out and indeed loves the Lord. He is also wrong on scripture and Friel points this out.

[ashjulian]

Friels voice creeps me out. He sounds like the guy in the church play who plays the devil character.  Maybe guys like you should shut your mouths and SHOW the love of Jesus by loving people. I don't see how you're reaching anyone with your slams and creepy, VERY CREEPY voice.

[mikemck123]

fpmdsc, you might be interested to know that Friel has actually had Campolo on his show twice (and there may have even been a third interview, but I'm not sure).

The one interview I heard, Campolo was rather rude and wasn't able to articulate the Gospel

[bruechs]

@mikemck123 He couldn't be ruder than Friels. Surely the manner in which we communicate truth is part of the truth. I'm personally quite appalled.

[mikemck123]

xnorthcarolinax, if somebody gives up on Christianity because they don't like Todd Friel's (or anyone else's) politics, then that's a good sign that they didn't have Christ in the first place.

[777bal]

@mikemck123 Friel is a not understanding political economics from a historical perspective.Todd does not cannot deal with the questions "working poor" .This is a false argument.help the poor is a part of the fulfillment of the gospel out of what Christ did for us by Grace.Hey,Todd you talk real brave,why don't you talk down to the rich,hedge fund managers,or bankers.You are an uncivil Goon when you talk like a contentious smart ass. Sorry.

[xnorthcarolinax]

this is all based on todd's political views, you can tell by the comment about gore. i think people like todd, the christian right, are one of the main reasons people give up on christianity and ultimately God.

[tenorjamestaylor]

They will know us by our fruits....I have seen Mr. Campolo's fruits, firsthand, and they make me want to follow Christ more.

Maybey Mr. Friel should get out of his chair and put his faith into action. Then again, that might just be too hard....

[marshalld2005]

This video is VERY misleading!

[kennethobrock]

Yes, I think you're right... and I think most missionaries would agree. We are doing enough for the poor and starving in this world. We don't need to do any more. Let's enjoy our BMWs and steak dinners. Todd Friel, you're so wise.

[fpmdsc]

Todd Friel is a coward - instead of debating Tony Campolo face-to-face, he just picks and chooses the sound bytes he wants to criticize out of context and then lays down his own dissenting opinions as if they are fact. Dr. Campolo would destroy him in a debate - but that's not the kind of fight that Todd Friel wants to have because he knows he would lose that confrontation. What a jerk!

[1000110125]

We should pray for our Christian leaders, not criticize them.

[oandsj]

I think more christians should pray for discernment. The Bible has all the answers we need if we earnestly and faithfully search for them. Amen Todd!

[MackLeeGreen]

You Campolo defenders need to wake up. Accusations of taking Campolo's comments out of context are too easy. The fact is sometimes it's helpful to isolate comments. Like most false-teachers, Campolo wraps his false message that would lead us to believe that it doesn't matter what Christians believe and confess as long as they join the peace-corps, around vaguely churchy language.

[tenorjamestaylor]

@MackLeeGreen y'know, sometimes, wow, people like you make me speechless. Kinda like watching American Idol...thanks

[Chyla98]

Tony Campolo is awesome! Todd your mission to discredit this man of God has failed! Anyone can pick bits and pieces out sermons and twist them around.

[ingridrbar]

@Chyla98 Tony Campolo can certainly pick bits and pieces out of the Bible, and twist them!

[Iheart1970]

One of the most inane commentaries I've ever listened to. Condescending, mocking, ignorant...I can't imagine you're going to win any converts with this sort of schtick.

[trentman]

The very fact that this guy yaps on about how he knows so much, is the confirmation i need to know that he knows absolutely nothing.

He's the kind of guy to believe that because people disagree with what he's saying that he must be saying the right things. But condescension coming from anyone easily offends. So his message isn't that special. It's called respect. Learn some.

[abrokenpot]

It's hard to absorb Friel's points when they are packaged in such an annoying, patronizing, condescending, tone. Yikes. Cocky, sniping, personalizing the issues. Yes, Campolo's message is soft on the focus of the Lord Jesus and the PURPOSE of the cross. But why mock? Todd, try a more respectful, direct, intelligent approach and tone. I struggled to listen for these 9 minutes. He's on the radio?! I couldn't listen without driving off a bridge (on purpose).

[joejumps4fun]

Todd is an awesome guy to listen to! It's called satire--he's making a point because TONY is dong what you're accusing Todd of doing. Listen to the message, not the tone, and you might find Todd to be not only very intelligent but hilarious!

[leconfidant]

@joejumps4fun - I'm sorry, I understand the concept of satire perfectly well, but this that. It's just one big condescending sneer and the intellectual content is exactly the same as his tone of voice. If it's satire, which part of it is clever and which part of it is funny? Todd Friel is everything that's wrong with religion generally. Christianity is an excuse for him to disrespect people and make war on them. Campolo, is just a nicer person all round and that's what counts. Sorry.

[trupela]

This is what fundamental Christians do, look for ways to create division in the body of Christ. Tony has moved beyond this immaturity. This guy Friel is an ass and does not represent the Jesus that I know.

[misjeff]

I think Todd Friel wants to be the Christian radio Rush Limbaugh. He certainly sounds equally as idiotic.

[Caldy33]

Pot / Kettle

[racconboy2000]

wow this guy is great and by great i mean so dumb that it is annoying again this guy needs to chill

[realrevelation007]

Mr. Todd Friel...

... you are right.

Keep fighting for the true faith.

[Generalconsumption]

SO MUCH about this stinks, keep up the self-assured in-fighting guys, maybe you can turn a few more people off christianity and confirm their worst beliefs about those who claim to follow him.

[rkingston67]

Is this guy trying to be the "Christian" Howard Stern or Jerry Springer. What a clown!!! The only thing missing here is girl on girl porn stars and midgets.

[jmaldonado3000]

same VVV

[ledleyk23]

I have to add my name to the long list of people who think this guy is an idiot.

[chalatenango234]

how can you preach unity, when people are coming up with their own gospel its very important that as the body of christ we come to agreement on scripture and not take away from it....I dont want us arguing but we need to have discernment

the gospel is not about helping the poor christ died on a cross not to feed the poor but to save our souls, and if someone is changing that we dont have to participate in that

[mysteriousyoungman]

So if they talk a lot about context, why do they do exactly the opposite? If you are a Christian why not present the whole truth instead of soundbites with no context? This sounds more like propaganda than truth.

[mysteriousyoungman]

So does anyone else think this idiot has no idea what something called "taking out of context"? Taking little soundbites out of context is as wrong as those televangelists doing it to take money from those poor little pets who send them money to make sure their houses are kept up.

[Profhet91]

Unreal douchebaggery, I'd be ashamed to have this guy as my preacher.

"na na bo bo" a grown educated man said this on the radio? wow

[mbandman]

Lol my new favorite word. "douchebaggery". But yeah mega douchebaggery. Whether Campolo has it right or not or whether Friel has it right or not he has no right being that much of a douchebag.

[KOGTV]

It is interesting that Todd talks about "context" at the end, however he totally took Tony Campolo's interview out of context.

[longfurlong]

Did he really say "na na na boo boo"? When it comes to wacky preachers, Fred Phelps doesn't have anything on this guy! What a turd.

[Politicimo]

This Way of the Master Radio is utter tripe.

[dadgumdad]

responding to sound bites out of a larger context misrepresents the speaker. when todd accuses folks of being hypocritical it's laughable. he's a pharisee.

[cdjk123]

This guy is such an ass, this bugs me. ALOT.

[joelmwww]

Todd Friel pretty much convinces me that he's an ass. What's ironic (one might say hypocritical) is that he accuses Campolo of setting up straw men and distorting the message of those with whom he disagrees, but, wow, that's pretty much all that Friel does. And with a revoltingly high bitter-snark-to-actual-truth ratio.

Yuk.

No thanks.

[JoshnJesus]

Slander. Profanity. Repent.

[Cookey77]

Excellent work from Todd Friel again. Keep exposing them. These jokers lead many astray. Thank God for Todd Friel, Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron.

[minksseattle]

You "may" have a point of some kind somewhere in all this Todd but the way you deliver it makes it really hard to tell... You're post is dripping with pious sarcasm. Not a lot of "righteousness" in that. I think you're missing some very valuable points Mr. Campolo is making.

[thesanctuaryhum]

"na nana booboo?"

[mkc1mdw]

Hodgestic-If you have ever read the Bible OT or NT you find the principle throughout it and you dont need the word to make the point. Tony Campolo is a false prophret he misleads others and we need to pray that he seeks forgiveness because if not he will be held accountable, but if you read any part of the NT you can see that. The disciples and apostles of Christ called them out so should we.

[marklowryfan]

i dont agree with what you are saying but I am aware that Mark does stuff with Tony Campolo, im praying about that :)

[marklowryfan]

Tony Campolo denies the Trinity also!

[Hodgestic]

You do realize the trinity is not in the bible right? And you do realize that God does not require the theology of the unnecessary for salvation? AND you do realize Mark Lowry did "Saturdays with Mark [Lowry] & Tony [Campolo]."

[fakeymailfakey]

"Trinity is not in the Bible". The word Christian isn't in the Bible either. What is your point??

The word Trinity denotes a doctrine. That doctrine is the existence of the Godhead as three persons within one Being. Verses in reference to this fact and supporting this doctrine ARE found throughout the Bible. As I said the word "Christian" is not in the Bible either, yet it still denotes a follower of the Christ revealed in the Bible. Think before you speak. Spare us your misleading comments.

[Hodgestic]

My "misleading comment" was in response to another "misleading comment" which is inferring that it is ok to be disgusted with an author or a Christian because of the idea he denies the trinity. It is never explicitly stated in the bible, therefore to be disgusted at a brethren for "denying the trinity" is indeed a smearing of what constitutes as salvation. Do you really believe God mearly implies doctrine that you must have correct for salvation? Even humans could cloak that, let alone Satan.

[Hodgestic]

Btw, Christian is mentioned in Acts 11:26 and Acts 26:28. I hope that answers your question. And, btw, Christian does denote "one that believes in Christ," but they could be called any number of things "Christ-follower" "Messianist" heck, they could call themselves Muslims and have faith that saves if they believe in Christ as a Christian doctrine. According to Christianity: "Christian" has no power to save nor does "Trinity," but faith that saves is in Christ--THE ONE WHO SAVES.

[fakeymailfakey]

For that I still stand by my assertion that simply by not having the word "trinity" appear within Scripture does not deny the validity of its doctrine. Don't discount the entire premise of what the word refers to simply because the word that provides the label to that premise was not established until later.

[Hodgestic]

And one more reply to your condescending tone. As far as your Christian faith is concerned, how about you learn what being gracious is. So as for now, spare me and the rest of the world INCLUDING CHRISTIANS your misleading comments and research your examples.

[fakeymailfakey]

Firstly, You're right. The word Christian does occur in Scripture in those passages in Acts. So I was mistaken and wrong. I'm humbled to say it and sorry to have misled.

Second, the thrust of my comment (though I should have used another analogy than the word "Christian") was that your own insinuation that the doctrine of the trinity was an illegitimate notion was quite misleading and wrong.

[fakeymailfakey]

Third, I hardly feel that you're the type to instruct me by way of example on what graciousness is. The first comment you made, to which I replied, by no means beamed with graciousness, and your subsequent responses are on par with mine. However, I do take heed to a degree of merit in your call for me to be more gracious. I'm sorry if I have demonstrated an unfortunate lack thereof.

[fakeymailfakey]

Yet, what I first attempted to do and still wish to continue to express, is: 1) a frustration with your insinuation of the illegitimacy of the trinity. 2) a frustration with your repeated use of a sort of straw man argument in your response to me. You keep arguing that salvation is through faith in Christ alone, as if I deny that in some way. As if I have at some point claimed that you must say a specific, legalistic word or term in order to receive the grace of salvation.

[Hodgestic]

My argument was never about the trinity being illegitimate. But if the idea of "trinity" were ever packaged together in the bible, we would have called it by that name. Perhaps Elohim would be the best example even. It is the idea that we reserve some sort of "right" to be disgusted with a brethren over issues not on par with salvation that is what I have a problem with. Schisms of such, I don't believe God takes joy in.

[fakeymailfakey]

You're arguing points that we agree on, as if we didn't. I don't care if someone uses the term "Christ-follower" or is so messed up in the head as to choose to be termed a "Muslim" (which would have to be deliberately confusing everyone else) so long as they have true faith unto salvation in Jesus' payment of our sins. I (more so than everyone else, perhaps) am not worthy of this salvation of which I confidently hope that I have, and obviously, my hasty response to you may have indicated that.

[fakeymailfakey]

Nevertheless, I would appreciate that you not twist my concern for doctrines that, while they may not be salvational end-all qualifiers, are very important to foundational theology, to mean that I support and declare some sort of legalistic, unbiblical salvation that tacks on extras to the Gospel that a belief in Christ's atoning work alone is what saves a person.

[Hodgestic]

I enjoy your point that it helps with foundational theology. I respect that. I'm sure Tony Campolo could respect that. And God would respect that. My argument was this. My assertion is that the trinity should not be held in such importance that the church splits or even two people in Christ. I don't believe God takes joy in that.

[fakeymailfakey]

As a Protestant believer, I am wondering if, in all this, you and I are edging toward a debate over whether Jehovah's Witnesses are truly saved. I don't feel prepared right now to debate such thing if we are. I do want to finish saying that I believe that God exists in the trinity, that it is Scriptural to believe so, and that, if you are insinuating that merely because the word itself does not appear in the Bible it is an invalid notion, then you are wrong.

[Hodgestic]

Haha no, I'm not scheming to kick up dirt. I'm not a Jehovah's Witness or Mormon, but I enjoy their conversation.

[fakeymailfakey]

I submit that the doctrine of the trinity is also an important notion. I was wrong to have used the word "Christian" as a parallel explanation. I wonder, though, (without having researched yet) if the word "Bible" or "Canon" is an appropriate substitute example. Depends on which English translation you use, I suspect. ...so Hodgestic, are we good? You forgive me? And do we understand one another better? Sorry to have offended a fellow believer in Christ.

[Hodgestic]

For your theology I submit the trinity is important. And I have not problem with that at all. I support you. But that is not a doctrine I believe everyone has to wrestle with. Bible and Canon are a bit more tangible than Trinity, wouldn't you agree. So they called it Scriptures, Prophets, the Law, the Good News. We called it the Bible. And Canon is arguably not the end all of Scriptures. But thats another time. That is just to represent that Trinity cannot be held to the level of those.

[Hodgestic]

Now when I say your theology, I do not mean that you and I or someone else is going in a wrong way or am I marginalizing you. I hope I don't come off like that, that wasn't my intention. I'm saying though, we are all working together as brothers and sisters in Christ to fulfill God's purposes. We need not divide ourselves as we are united by the same theme: Christ's resurrection, Amen? Haha.

[Hodgestic]

I'm saying your theology and mine, while needing to be guided, can be different and yet complementary. That is what God takes joy in. We're good man, good points! I enjoy the convo! Sorry to get heated lol, poor representation here haha.

[fakeymailfakey]

Cheers! This turned into one of the more cordial conversations a guy ever tends to have on Youtube comment boxes, haha. In honesty, it often seems easy for me to flock toward areas of disagreement whenever posting comments, so it's nice to come to agreement on an issue with someone for a change. In the future I'll seek to remember a degree of perspective in my debates with other people. Good day, Hodgestic!

[boomac62]

Tony campolo gets it right almost all the time, with the exception of his opostition to gay marriage but his love and openess towards the gay community is still refreshing. I just can't hear any love or even a hint of Christ in the commentary by this genmtleman. Kind of sad.

[kungfumonk007]

O.k... that is a ridiculous statement. Do you have any evidence that Friel is a denominational snob who just cares about making money, or do you really not understand the difference between making an accusation and making a point?

[yasses36]

Too bad that Friel is not understanding Tony.

Silly that some people make money by being sarcastic.And dummies fall for it.

It all about making a buck ,right.?

Not about caring.

Or is Friel a denominationall snob?

[kungfumonk007]

This is great. Friel's sarcasm is refreshing compared to the off-gasing of concentrated pretension and arrogance that you get from emergents. Beside, if you have been around emergents too long, their utter homogeny gets old, and it is nice to hear something that is genuinely different.

[MackLeeGreen]

Friel is obnoxious but like it or not he is right and Campolo is wrong. Campolo completely misinterprets Matthew 25 and the sermon on the mount. If he read Matthew 25 honestly he would know that the goats and sheeps in Matthew 25 both did what Jesus says, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the lonely etc. The goats were doing it to make themselves look good. The sheep were doing it in joyful response to what had been done for them. This would possibly put Campolo among the goats.

[newtonfif]

Mr. Friel is a total jerk and doing nothing but sitting and attacking people that can not do anything to counter his points. He is the equivalent of Bill O'Reilly on the right and Keith Olbermann on the left. Worthless, and I would never associate myself with someone of that ilk.

[ElJibaroBravo]

The problem here is that both men are arguing the two sides of the same coin exclusively.

The Gospel IS, in fact, about faith alone in Christ alone. HOWEVER, it is absolutely clear that Christ spoke about our relationship in this world with our neighbor and we WILL in fact be judged (at least in part) on how well we represented Christ to the world.

What good is it to see your brother who is hungry and say to him "peace".

Better to feed him AND THEN give him the Gospel.

[pittedthighs]

Friel is a super douche and I wish the Ministry of Rebuke would be less sarcastic and more heartbroken over apostasy.

[RecruiterInTexas]

No wonder non-christians have little interest in considering Christ... Approaches like yours don't help the cause at all. Shame on you, Mr Friel.

[Htowngangstaz]

Its Not hard to believe this Todd Friel can make a radio show of sarcasm for the right, really? You pathetic right wing wheezel cool-aid drinker! You got the rush thing going to, but add a sprinkle more of hate!! haha...

all in the name of Christianity?? Loser!! You give a guy 5 watts of AM radio power 11:00pm tuesday nights and he thinks he's going to make a name for himself!! All in the name of Jesus?? *sip*

[natekyra]

hmmmmm.....Can you say adventures in missing the point.

You Christians are really pathetic. I know, I know, i "err by not knowing the scriptures". i think I like this Toni guy. At least he makes some sence.

[elsirianni]

this guy is a complete ass. i can hardly hear his good points over his ignorant attitude. take a second to read the fruits of the spirit.

[gtrjunky]

I wonder if the "fruits of the Spirit" include name calling?

[elsirianni]

i never claimed to believe in the bible. this man's life and fame is based around it. he just furthered my reasoning why i don't want anything to do with the church.

[mensamaterial]

here's some more telling articles that should shed some light:

"A Rev! Interview With Tony Campolo" (contains some bad language)

"The Victory of Justice" (at the start of His ministry, the first thing "out of Jesus' mouth" was REPENT...

"Bad Theology Watch -- Tony Campolo Denies God's Omnipotence?" by Albert Mohler

[mensamaterial]

google "Katrina not God's wrath or His will" to read the complete article...

[mensamaterial]

here's a quote from the article:

Perhaps we would do well to listen to the likes of Rabbi Harold Kushner, who contends that God is not really as powerful as we have claimed. Nowhere in the Hebrew Scriptures does it say that God is omnipotent. Kushner points out that omnipotence is a Greek philosophical concept, but it is not in his Bible. Instead, the Hebrew Bible contends that God is mighty. That means that God is a greater force in the universe than all the other forces combined.

[mensamaterial]

Katrina: Not God's Wrath--or His Will

The Hebrew Bible doesn't say God is omnipotent. When disaster strikes, he cries with the rest of us.

By Dr. Tony Campolo

[mensamaterial]

The Pharisee "God, I thank you that I am not like other men—robbers, evildoers, adulterers or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get." Luke 18:11,12

but the rest of that passage is the meat of the good news. the humble publican knew he was a sinner, and was repentant and THAT was the true moment when he went away justified. feed the hungry, visit widows and prisoners, without fanfare. but without true repentance, you're spinning your Pharis-wheels

[newsong40]

I'm still waiting for you to give me a reference...

[newsong40]

Todd Friel - "Nobody feeds more. Nobody gives more money than churches...CHRISTIANS ARE THE ONES!"

The Pharisee - "God, I thank you that I am not like other men—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get." (Luke 18:11,12)

[mensamaterial]

Campolo is a dangerous supporter of "re-imagining" Jesus...if Tony wants to change himself and others...have on...but Jesus never changes and Tony can't do it...Tony actually said that God is surprised by disaster...he insuates that God is NOT all knowing...Tony's, etal emergent-style people's perception of God runs counter to who God actually is (who the bible says He is)whether or not you like Friel...you'd better wake up and smell the "change" that will decieve millions all the way to hell...

[newsong40]

Can you please give a reference for Tony saying God is "surprised by disaster"?

[varghejo]

coquitamackey you hit the nail on the head, the friel guy is an idiot.

[IDH77]

According to my E-sword Bible there is 197 references to the poor!

[rsl98]

Just plain silly. Tony Campolo is a highly respected academic and compasssionate Christian. His detractor is a rather sad individual.

[SUIGELING]

I think Todd is just plain stupid. Thats hat arogance does...

[coquitamackey]

it is so sad that a christian would waste money, time, and resources to tear down another christian (or anyone, for that matter). this is so shameful. tony campolo is a man who has definitely lived to see God glorified in the lives of the poor and the oppressed. yes, campolo leans towards liberation theology, he is without a doubt a man of God, and these radio hosts would do well to debate with him in person, not through their cowardly rants against isolated audio clips.

[italia0791]

This guy is full of pride himself. Making fun of men of God. What is his own legacy? Making fun of people? His attitude is not Biblical. His character does not show any sign of humility. God have mercy...

[drewkearns]

Man!! Todd Friel you are a true manipulator of words. Taking snapshots and voice clips and trying to tear another pastor down. This and the XXX church video you did made me whince, not once do you actually communicate the true thoughts and messages of both wonderful ministries, but try and make them both out to be evil destroyers of Christianity. I though this kind of misinformation and "spinning" was reserved only for FoxNews...

[mattbrich]

This guy could pick apart instructions on baking a cake and make it sound evil.

I'll bet he interprets scripture with the same strong-armed control that he does Campolo!

[doulovejesus]

I was a huge fan of way of the master radio, but I am also a huge fan tony campolo, but I will have to say that Todd is just being Dumb. Listen to him Todd. Don't just give a little clip, and quite being so rude. Get real

[1288game]

Todd Friel is a terrible listener. 60 seconds into it Tony says, "Those who have made religion into a great reward..." Todd immediately jumps in with, "Hold it Tony, Mr Evangelical, you should know better. That's not what Evangelicalism is". Imagine what would happen if Todd wasn't so worried about being an evangelical, which I am, and actually listened to what Tony was saying. Don't like the referrence to Bono either but Tony has a legitamate point. Is it all about feeding the poor? No, but...

[ellisadam]

It's pretty ironic that this guy is accusing Campolo of creating straw men and using voice inflection to dismiss the arguments of others. Did he seriously just use a concordance search for the word "poor" and think that settled the issue? Did he seriously say "It's called Theology, sir"??? I'm not sure this guy would know Theology if it bit him. In all honesty, I don't feel that this show and what it represents are legitimate expressions of Christianity.

AE

[talitha00cumi]

I had no idea Campolo was soooo far from the truth. Never listened to him. Never planned to. Glad this radio program covered him and pointed out just how far from biblical truth Campolo strays. Constantly!

Thanks for posting this vid, symphonyofscripture.

[1288game]

I have listened to the show he is referring to. And although I've agreed with Todd on some things he has said about others I have to say that the way he breaks it up, parses out the phrases, and tries to dissect the other guy is like the kid who throws rocks and hides behind his mother's dress. Be a man about it, have an actual debate where the other person has a chance to respond to you. The way Todd is going about this reminds me more of Rush Limbaugh than it does Jesus Christ.

[Aslanspal]

You nailed it...he is trying to make a name for himself copying Glen Beck...it is all about ego and money deals.

[preachercam]

Can you prove your claims about ego and money deals?

[Aslanspal]

Are you that naive ..big bucks in TV and radio these days and if you don't see his smarmy prick ass attitude built around his ego there is no hope for you.

[preachercam]

Todd has actually debated Tony Campolo on the show . . .unfortunately Tony had to "leave" just when it was heating up. Todd would love to have Tony campolo on his show again. Go to the wayofthemasterradio website and word search Tony Campolo to hear the interview. Todd friel doesn't hide behind his mothers dress - he's actually one of the ew people willing to put it on the line in the forum of open air preaching.

[guitarjosh]

Actually the Christian thing to do to end abortion is not through the political process, but by converting people to Christianity so they don't want to get an abortion.

[nonew3]

All I can say is wow!