Will D. Campbell Maverick Minister
“He was on the human side, no matter what human. He loved all humans in the great spectrum of life.”
From This is True for 9 June 2013
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Theologians and religious figures who actually practiced what they preached.
William Hamilton Atheist theologian
Hamilton’s ideas led TIME magazine to ask in big red letters on a cover, ‘Is God Dead?’
From This is True for 4 March 2012
Gordon Negen Freedom Rider
A pastor who walked — and sat — his talk.
From This is True for 2 October 2011
Franklin H. Littell Anti-Nazi minister
“When Franklin Littell started his work, it was almost the case that there was no such thing as Holocaust studies as a field.”
From This is True for 31 May 2009
Chad Varah Careful listener
Varah’s mission was so important, he didn’t retire until he was 92.
From This is True for 4 November 2007
Abbe Pierre Friend of the homeless
A priest who had just the right knack of publicity stunt, and shaming politicians.
From This is True for 21 January 2007
Arthur Peacocke Disguised friend
His mission was to help Christians understand that science and religion can mix.
From This is True for 22 October 2006
Robert Hupp Boys Town resurrectionist
Hupp turned Boys Town around in a big way.
From This is True for 31 August 2003
Werenfried van Straaten God’s beggar
A priest who had a knack for raising money for good causes.
From This is True for 2 February 2003
Rev. Louis A. Saunders Equal opportunity preacher
“Even Lee Harvey Oswald deserved a Christian burial.”
From This is True for 19 April 1998