We have to use our discontentment to engage rather than disengage - our hope has to be more powerful than our cynicism.
Shane ClaiborneA pastor friend of mine said, "Our problem is that we no longer have martyrs. We only have celebrities.
Shane ClaiborneIf those of us who believe in God do not believe God's grace is big enough to save the whole world... well, we should at least pray that it is.
Shane ClaiborneBiological family is too small of a vision. Patriotism is far too myopic. A love for our own relatives and a love for the people of our own country are not bad things, but our love does not stop at the border.
Shane ClaiborneWhen we realize that we are both wretched and beautiful, we are freed up to see others the same way.
Shane ClaiborneCharity wins awards and applause, but joining the poor gets you killed. People do not get crucified for charity. People are crucified for living out a love that disrupts the social order, that calls forth a new world. People are not crucified for helping poor people. People are crucified for joining them.
Shane Claiborne