Shane Claiborne
Shane Claiborne | |
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Claiborne in 2008 | |
| Born | Shane Claiborne July 11, 1975 East Tennessee, U.S. |
| Occupation | Founder, writer, organizational leader, activist |
| Language | English |
| Literary movement | New Monastic movement |
| Notable works | The Irresistible Revolution (2006) |
| Spouse |
Katie Jo Brotherton (m. 2011) |
| Website | |
| shaneclaiborne | |
Shane Claiborne (born July 11, 1975) is an American evangelical Christian and founder, an author and organizational leader. He is one of the founders of the non-profit organization, The Simple Way, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cofounder of the Red-Letter Christians, and has been described as a founder, as well, of the New Monastic movement. Moreover, Claiborne is referred to in the press as an activist, given his advocacy for nonviolence and service to the poor. Among other writings, he is the author of the book, The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical (2006).