Comfortable Quote by Shane Claiborne
“We have a relational problem with those who are suffering or who are different from us. All of us are most comfortable around people who are like us culturally and economically.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Moral Injury by Shane Claiborne, 2020
People tend to favor those who share their cultural and economic background, creating distance from those who suffer or differ.
In simple terms: We prefer familiar people, neglecting the suffering or different.
Seek empathy beyond similarity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- community outreach
- workplace diversity training
- policy advocacy
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you connect with someone whose experience differs from yours?
- What barriers keep you from empathizing with the suffering?
Comfort zones can be hard to break without intentional effort.