In Canada, about 23 million people consider themselves 'Christian,' in one way or another. But for the most part, religion and politics are separate.
Different story in the U.S., especially, when it comes to the Christian right. Religion and politics get mixed up together.
Tonight, we've got a guy who knows all about it.
His name is Tony Campolo, one of America's most influential preachers. He does charity work, he's written dozens of books, and, he was Bill Clinton's spritual advisor during the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
These days, he has a new book out, it's called 'Letters to a Young Evangelical.'
UrbanPromise Toronto is a registered Christian non-profit charitable organization that is dedicated to meeting the needs of children, youth, and their families in at-risk communities across the Greater Toronto Area.
Our mission is to empower children, youth and their families to realize life's full potential by equipping them with the skills and resources necessary for spiritual growth, academic achievement, life management and leadership.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 April 2008 )
The History of Urban Promise Toronto
Wednesday, 10 January 2007
UrbanPromise was birthed in 1985 in the city of Camden, New Jersey in the United States. It grew from the needs of the city’s many underprivileged and marginalized citizens. Dr. Anthony Campolo (Professor of Sociology, Eastern College) was invited to set up a program for children,
As founder and Executive Director of UrbanPromise Toronto, Colin McCartney is the visionary for Toronto’s unique urban ministry. Under his seven-year leadership, hundreds of children, youth and their families have experienced safe places where they are empowered to change their lives and communities through the love of God.
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