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“Jesus is challenging that when addressing "who is your neighbor" and he has a lot of hard things to say about family, "unless you hate your own family you are not going to be a disciple." He is challenging the limits of our compassion and our love as if someone's kid suffers it should be as devastating to us as if it were our own kid. That is what the early church said.”

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Shane Claiborne

Shane Claiborne is an author, social activist, and Christian pacifist, known for his advocacy of simple living and opposition to war. Born on July 11, 1975, Claiborne's work and activities aim to promote social justice and global peace. more

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