Hello again...
I believe that Rick Warren is on the advisory board of Tony Blair's "Faith Foundation." However, this would certainly not be an embrace of any or all of the foundation's aims (any more than a church or school board member can be accused of embracing everything taught or practiced within a Sunday school class or school district).
Secondly, the foundation's website specifically states that it does not want to "interfere with religious doctrines appropriate to each faith" but to promote "understanding" of what those different faiths are. This, if it is the center of the accusation about Warren, is somewhat contrary to the notion that he belongs to an organization that aims to "[i]seek unity OF DOCTRINE in all religions[/i]" (which is the ultimate goal of ecumenism). Of course, Warren could belong to some other group too.
Personally, I feel that there is plenty amiss within some of Warren's teachings and methods that should raise flags. However, I think that we should be very careful that we don't stray from doctrinal or methodology concerns to be given over to mere rumors. That is why I think that it is best to contact individuals for clarity whenever possible.
Why is it important to make an effort to contact the accused whenever possible?
A couple of years ago, someone made an accusation about where David Wilkerson and Times Square Church stands in regard to the notion of a "pre-trib" rapture. This sister stated that she knew for a fact that David Wilkerson had announced a change in his particular view. I actually contacted Times Square Church and received an email from Pastor Neil Rhodes in which he clarified the matter (and refuted this sister's specific claim).
During another occasion, a brother was repeating specific claims about a lesbian on the "translation committee" for the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible. I found many KJV-only, "discernment" and "conspiracy" websites (and sometimes, all of the above) that repeated this particular rumor -- even citing a couple of KJV-only books that contained the rumor. Instead of embracing this oft-repeated accusation and considering it "credible," I tried to see it if was a valid accusation. I actually contacted the International Bible Society, some of the translators and eventually, the woman in question. The woman herself responded to me via email and clarified that she was NOT a translator, was NOT on any committee, was NOT a lesbian at that time, and had only been briefly consulted during a couple of very early questions about English grammar while she was a professor (while still married to her husband). I shared the responses from this woman and the translators with some of the individuals who were spreading the rumor, but now-debunked accusation continues to spread.
If we are going to be "free" enough to spread such things as a supposed "watchman," then we need to make every effort to NOT be guilty of spreading lies, rumors, myths or ecclesiastic urban legends. We should make every effort to be pure in our speech...even when discussing such matters with passion. Like I said, I have enough concern about some of Rick Warren's methods and teachings to warrant expressing those specific issues. However, as children of God, I think that we need to be clear, precise and accurate in what we utter.
Of course, I think that is the goal of every child of God. I just think that some very sincere believers will "hear" something that sounds legitimate, but will not verify it enough before they repeat it. Even if the motive is "good," this often will do more damage than good (especially to the person who is unwittingly caught in sin by bearing false witness against another person). Even with a supposed "good" desired outcome, what a terrible thing it would be to perjure one's self before the Court of Eternity! Therefore, I think that it would be highly beneficial to take such an extra effort to confirm BEFORE we repeat such things.
