Broken Quote by Shane Claiborne
“Christianity can be built around isolating ourselves from evildoers and sinners, creating a community of religious piety and moral purity. That’s the Christianity I grew up with. Christianity can also be built around joining with the broken sinners and evildoers of our world crying out to God, groaning for grace. That’s the Christianity I have fallen in love with.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne, 2006
Christian faith can be expressed either by separating from sin or by embracing sinners to seek grace together.
In simple terms: Faith can be exclusive or inclusive.
Key Takeaway
Choose compassion over judgment.
Themes
faith
community
inclusion
purity
grace
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church outreach
- prison ministry
- neighborhood fellowship
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
social ethics
spiritual formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does inclusion change your spiritual practice?
- What barriers prevent you from embracing the broken?
A Different Perspective
Exclusivity can alienate and limit impact.
