Shane Claiborne
@ShaneClaiborne
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Author, activist, & recovering sinner. Building a new world in the shell of the old one. https://t.co/nP45dLoUJN. FB:ShaneClaiborne IG:Shane.Claiborne
Philadelphia, PA
Joined May 2010
I’m planning my speaking events for 2025, so if you’re interested in having me speak — this is the time! I’ve been speaking and preaching and teaching for about 30 years. I get to give 100 or more talks a year, and every time I do it I am humbled by the opportunity. I really
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This book was a big part in my radicalization into neo-manasticism. Top ten books I've ever read.
I've had a surge of letters and messages from people sharing how much The Irresistible Revolution has meant to you. I just want to say -- thank you. It means so much. Some of you have been picking it up again and re-reading it, in light of the moment we're living in... and
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I've had a surge of letters and messages from people sharing how much The Irresistible Revolution has meant to you. I just want to say -- thank you. It means so much. Some of you have been picking it up again and re-reading it, in light of the moment we're living in... and
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WHY WE DON'T CELEBRATE COLUMBUS DAY by Shane Claiborne Christopher Columbus may have been a daring adventurer... but he is not someone we want our kids to think of as a hero or role model. A growing number of cities are no longer celebrating Columbus Day, swapping it for
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A few months ago, millions of us took to the streets in one of the largest peaceful protests in history. Next Saturday, we will do it again. One of my favorite parts is seeing all the people of faith creatively showing up and declaring No King but Jesus. After all, we have a
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Let’s make history together. Next Saturday October 18 will be one of the largest protests in history… at one of the most critical moments in history. Over 2500 events are planned around the globe. Find all the info here: https://t.co/MTwY9QAwrn (And don’t let anyone try to
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Catholic church in Maywood IL walked out this morning after mass and marched to the detention center where the priest demanded to go inside and bless the people being held by ice. He was denied entry
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Today is World Day Against the Death Penalty. I want to invite you to read Executing Grace. Or if you’ve already read it, consider sharing it with a friend. You can get it here on our website, and all proceeds support our work to build a world with less killing.
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When the president is more angry at the anti-fascists than the fascists, it’s safe to say he is a white supremacist. #Portland #ProudBoys #PortlandProtests
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Just keep in mind that “antifa” means “anti-fascist.” It is not a real organization, like say the Oath Keepers… “antifa” has no members and no way to affiliate. Nevertheless, when fascists are running the government, anything that opposes them will be labeled “antifa.”
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It is clear that “Christian” nationalism is one of the greatest threats to American democracy. It is also one of the greatest threats to the Gospel of Jesus... Reject it. Denounce it. Exorcise the demons.
Anyone who thinks it is extreme to call “Christian” nationalism a theological heresy and a perversion of the Christian faith... please watch this video of the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6.
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"Our problems stem from our acceptance of this filthy, rotten system." -Dorothy Day (died Nov 29, 1980)
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There is something wrong with a church that has more American flags than crosses. When the flag is more prominent than the cross, you are worshipping America, not Jesus.
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