What if Jesus really meant what he said?
My heart goes out to Charlie Kirk’s family and all who loved him… especially his wife, Erika, and their two precious children.
We must never rejoice in death. My faith teaches me not just to refuse to kill, but also to refuse to hate.
And so, this is a somber moment. Charlie Kirk was someone’s child, someone’s husband, someone’s dad… and he is a child of God, made in the image of God.
Shane Claiborne is a best-selling author, renowned activist, sought-after speaker, and self-proclaimed “recovering sinner.” Shane writes and speaks around the world about peacemaking, social justice, and Jesus, and is the author of several books, including “The Irresistible Revolution,” “Jesus for President,” “Executing Grace,” “Beating Guns,” and his newest book, “Rethinking Life (Feb 2023).” He is the visionary leader of The Simple Way in Philadelphia and co-director of Red Letter Christians. His work has been featured in Fox News, Esquire, SPIN, TIME, the Wall Street Journal, NPR, and CNN.
