“There is no doubt that religion had already waned under the onslaught of the Enlightenment, but it was Freud who provided the radically new understanding of human nature that made any religious explanation of the whats and whys of our personhood seem naive.”

American sociologist, Baptist pastor, author, and public speaker

Tony Campolo was an American sociologist, Baptist pastor, author, and public speaker. Born Anthony Campolo Jr., he became known as a prominent voice on the evangelical left and served as a spiritual adviser to U.S. President Bill Clinton. He was also a frequent commentator on religious, political, and social questions, and appeared on programs including The Colbert Report, The Charlie Rose Show, Larry King Live, Nightline, Crossfire, Politically Incorrect, and The Hour.