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Pentecost Sunday and Another Manic Monday

June 13, 2011

This past weekend Christians around the world celebrated one of our holiest holi- days – Pentecost. Pentecost meaning “fifty days” is celebrated seven weeks after Easter (hence the 50), and marks the birthday...

"Oh Say Can You See": Learning to Disagree in Love

Shane Claiborne

June 9, 2011

General

The two authors of this blog post have been having a good conversation over the past six months and thought it might interest others as well. First, though, it seems like a good idea to give you a little b...

The Emerging Church Brand: The Good, the Bad, and the Messy

Shane Claiborne

June 1, 2011

Theology

First, I want to say I do not want to discourage those who have found renewed hope in Jesus and the Church through “emerging church” conversations and circles. And I am fully aware that there are all sorts...

Jubilee on Wall Street: Reimagining God's Vision in Action

Shane Claiborne

April 25, 2011

General

All the ruckus on Wall Street has created an incredible moment for the kingdom of God. Across the planet folks are asking questions like: “Can the world afford the American dream?” “Does ...

Death Be Not Proud: The Easter Gospel of Non-Violence

Shane Claiborne

April 21, 2011

General

Tomorrow is "Good" Friday, the day Christians around the world remember Jesus' crucifixion. Last year on Good Friday one of my neighbors said to me, "I thought it's supposed to rain on Good Friday... but t...

My Letter to the IRS

Shane Claiborne

April 12, 2011

General

As a Christian, Easter marks the most stunning act of grace and enemy-love in human history – Jesus’ death and resurrection. As Jesus was being tortured and executed, he cried out for mercy, even for those ...

Give to Uncle Sam What Is Uncle Sams: Tax Season War Resistance

Shane Claiborne

March 24, 2011

General

Image Courtesy of Paul Soupiset Imagine what would happen if a massive popular movement of ordinary Americans decided to voice their concern about military spending – by withholding $10.40 from their ...

What Would Jesus Cut? Bread vs. Bombs

Shane Claiborne

February 28, 2011

General

Growing up in the Bible belt in East Tennessee, I can remember an entire campaign built around – “What Would Jesus Do?” There were WWJD bracelets, stickers, and t-shirts. Today there is a new campaign. As...

Let Us Pray. . .Together

Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

February 20, 2011

General

A few years ago, a bunch of activist-types and a bunch of prayer-warriors got together to create a prayer book with the goal of bringing together the bible and the newspaper. We were all convinced that praye...

Bombs, Cookies And The Cross

Shane Claiborne

February 15, 2011

General

There's some interesting talk stirring about how it may be necessary to cut defense expenditures to decrease the deficit. Even though the $533 billion budget is the elephant in the room and the $200, 000 spent ...