Shane Claiborne

Christian Activist American Born 1975 (age 51)

Christian activist; promotes radical Christian living.

368 quotes

"The gospel demands everything from us and gives us everything in return."
Faith
"Love is not about liking someone; it is about choosing their good."
Love
"We are called to be advocates for those who have no voice."
Justice
"Faith is a journey, not a destination."
Faith
"Community is where we learn to love and be loved."
Relationships
"We must learn to see poverty as a call to action, not a statistic."
Wisdom
"The gospel is about transformation, not transaction."
Faith
"Real hope is rooted in faith and expressed in action."
Hope
"We are called to incarnate the love of Christ in our world."
Love
"The church's role is to prophesy to power and speak for the powerless."
Leadership
"Love requires us to see the image of God in every person."
Love
"We must be willing to sacrifice comfort for justice."
Courage
"The gospel is countercultural and always has been."
Faith
"Community is not a luxury; it is a necessity for human flourishing."
Relationships
"We are called to be healers in a broken world."
Wisdom
"Faith without love is just empty words."
Faith
"The most important commandment is to love God and love our neighbor."
Love
"We must learn to lead by serving, not by dominating."
Leadership
"The gospel is about abundant life, not abundant stuff."
Faith
"Hope is what we do when we have no other choice but to believe."
Hope
"We are called to be Christ's hands and feet in the world."
Inspiration
"Love is the fulfillment of all the law and the prophets."
Love
"The church should be a community of resistance and resurrection."
Faith
"We must learn to speak truth to power with grace and courage."
Wisdom
"The gospel calls us to radical generosity and radical compassion."
Faith
"Real friendship is forged through shared values and shared struggles."
Friendship
"We are called to be witnesses to the resurrection in our daily lives."
Inspiration
"Love is the only currency that matters in God's kingdom."
Love
"The church's greatest asset is its people, not its buildings."
Faith
"We must choose courage over comfort in pursuing justice."
Courage