Shane Claiborne...the Simple Way...new monasticism
American Public Radio's , Speaking of Faith has an interesting program, Krista Tippet interviewing Shane Claibourne around the movement of New Monasticism. The program is just over 53 minutes and the conversation covers a broad spectrum of topics...The community " The Simple Way " he co-founded with 6 friends, social justice, evangelicalism, faith and politics, violence, community living, rhythms of life...and more. Interesting faith conversation weaved with a tapestry of great music of redemptive justice.
photo...Robert Terrell
In sort of a response to the podcast Mark Van Steenwyk writes an interesting post, " If you meet Christ on the Road, Kill him." He reflects on the idea of sort of christian cult heroes, what happens when we try and emulate them...instead the fullness of Christ and the Gospel. Again, I don't think Shane sees himself this way...more, I think Shane seeks to stretch small groups of passionate followers to live out the gospel in the poverty that surrounds them.
Hey Ron...just to clarify for folks...my post doesn't really address Shane but how some folks respond to him. I am personally inspired by Shane and his work.
Posted by: Mark Van Steenwyk | May 23, 2007 at 03:48 PM
Hey, Mark if it came across that way apologies brother. That was the impression I got when I read your post...you are challenged, and inspired by Shanes passion. I think we all need to be more passionate in our living out the gospel, to reflect the fullness of Christ's Kingdom. But to warned we do not reflect something else. Sorry if it didn't come across that way Mark.
Posted by: ron | May 23, 2007 at 03:55 PM
No problems!
Posted by: Mark Van Steenwyk | May 23, 2007 at 08:03 PM
It seems that Mr. Van Steenwyk might be on the road to becoming the very celebrity he hates. I've even heard tell that he's trying to publish a book very similar to Jesus For President by Shane Claiborne. hmm.
Posted by: Shirley Olson | July 25, 2008 at 01:24 PM