• His blog
• Eliel Cruz RNS notes deficiency of TC’s remarks towards BT and lack of an apology
• Sojourners
• Revangelical on Patheos also offers 2 critiques: no apology and no BTQ
• Year Without God too little too late
• David Robertson Open Letter to Tony Campolo (not happy with the change)
• CT 2 Billion Believe in Traditional Marriage (and David Neff statement)
• Dreher: Christianity’s American Problem
• Religion Dispatches Evangelical Tipping Point

Revangelical

In the midst of this great step forward by Dr. Campolo, I do believe two critiques are necessary: It is not enough that Christian leaders simply step forward and announce their support for gay and lesbian Christians. It’s also important that they acknowledge the harm that has been caused by their use of an un-affirming theology and that they publicly repent for their sin of exclusion. This is a key move that many Christians leaders who have changed their mind have not considered, but is perhaps even more important than announcing their support for inclusion and equality. In order for LGBTQ to find the healing that we need, the acknowledgement of the oppression and harm we have faced  at the hands of Christian pastors, teachers, and theologians is essential.

It is also notable that Dr. Campolo only addresses “gay and lesbians”, without acknowledging bisexual, queer, and trans* people. For far too long, in both the Church and the broader LGBTQ community, these minorities have felt invisible. When Christians are moved to announce their support for inclusion, it is also essential that they include all sexual minorities. Otherwise, the oppressive cycle of invisibility will be perpetuated.