Do Black People Have Souls?
The perceived lack of a soul allowed this juror to press for the death penalty with a clear conscience.
Christians Can’t Allow the Bible Belt to Be the ‘Death Belt’
It makes me wonder if Christians have missed the whole point of the gospel.
Red Letter Christians Go to Court with Judge Wendell Griffen
Jesus said that if we want God’s mercy, we must show mercy.
Christians Are Why the Death Penalty Lives On
The Bible Belt is the death belt in America.
A Black Man Convicted by a Racist Juror Is About to Be Executed
When it comes to the death penalty, we sometimes claim to be killing the worst of the worst. But the truth is that we are killing the poorest of the poor and disproportionately people of color.
Putting the Death Penalty on Trial
We 12 acted out of conscience to stop the state from killing and to save a life.
Starvin’ for Justice: Abolishing the Death Penalty through Moral Witness
Support for state-sanctioned executions are at an all-time low, thanks in large part to the public education and witness of committed abolitionists.
The Power of Corporate Courage
Certainly we can’t wait on corporations to act, but we can invite them.
No Dignity on Death Row: Stop Ivan’s Execution
I know Ivan’s humanity and dignity, and cannot fathom God’s justice allowing it to be destroyed this way.
Easter Special: Free Chapter from “Executing Grace”
For Holy Week, read a free chapter from "Executing Grace" by Shane Claiborne. It's time to end the death penalty!