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Campolo said he was “greatly sadden[ed]” by Baptist relations in the U.S., particularly last summer’s split in the Baptist World Alliance. The Southern Baptist denomination withdrew membership from the organization, and Campolo said he is unconvinced by the SBC leaders’ denial that the denomination intends to set up a rival organization to the BWA.

Campolo predicted the convention’s eagerness to exert an international presence will affect the spread of Christianity over the next 20 years, tarnishing its image because of its association with right-wing politics. But it is only a matter of time, he said, before “thoughtful converts” realize that the Bible addresses a broader range of issues.

“The next 20 years are going to be glorious years for those on the religious right,” Campolo said. “But a reaction will set in over the next quarter of a century that may hurt Christianity in all its forms.”