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We know the Church wasn't born 200 years ago. It's encouraging to see some of the post-denominational churches actually wanting to reconnect with the story and the prayer life of the larger Church.

Shane Claiborne

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Shane Claiborne
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: July 11
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