Shane Claiborne

Shane Claiborne is a Red Letter Christian and a founding partner of The Simple Way community, a radical faith community that lives among and serves the homeless in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. He is the co-author, with Chris Haw, of Jesus for President.

Blog Posts by Shane Claiborne

Two Children Killed in Afghanistan by NATO Forces

Posted by Shane Claiborne 15 weeks 1 day ago

THIS JUST IN — horrific news from our friends in Kabul. Over the weekend two kids, age 7 and 8, were killed by NATO forces while herding cattle in the Uruzgan Province in Afghanistan. The...

What Would Jesus Say To the NRA?

Posted by Shane Claiborne 25 weeks 1 day ago

What does the birth of the baby Jesus 2,000 years ago have to offer the violent, troubled world we live in? Or what would Jesus say to the NRA?I want to suggest — a lot. A whole lot.Jesus...

I Found Peace in Kabul

Posted by Shane Claiborne 26 weeks 1 day ago

Afghanistan is one of the most desperate, beat up places in the world. Forbes magazine has called it the most dangerous nation on earth. Over 30 years of war have left 2 million people dead, and much...

Jesus for President 2012

Posted by Shane Claiborne, Chris Haw 32 weeks 11 hours ago

Jesus for President. Amish for Homeland Security. We had some good ideas for serious change in America.As Christians, we became convinced that the issues –things like immigration and health care, and...

Posted by Tony Campolo, Shane Claiborne 33 weeks 1 day ago

TONY CAMPOLO: Shane, I have a question to ask that may make you squirm a little bit. From hearing you talk and reading your books, you often seem to suggest that Christians not participate in the...

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