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Death Penalty

Christians Can’t Allow the Bible Belt to Be the ‘Death Belt’

Shane Claiborne
November 2, 2018
Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Practical Justice, Theology
It makes me wonder if Christians have missed the whole point of the gospel.

Red Letter Christians Go to Court with Judge Wendell Griffen

Tony Campolo
October 3, 2018
Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Practical Justice, Theology
Jesus said that if we want God’s mercy, we must show mercy.

Christians Are Why the Death Penalty Lives On

Shane Claiborne
August 7, 2018
Church Life, Politics, Practical Justice, Theology
The Bible Belt is the death belt in America.

A Black Man Convicted by a Racist Juror Is About to Be Executed

Shane Claiborne
September 22, 2017
General, Practical Justice, Race
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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

Art Laffin
June 30, 2017
General, Politics, Practical Justice
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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

Elaina Ramsey
June 26, 2017
General, Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice, Theology
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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

Shane Claiborne
June 23, 2017
General, Practical Justice
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Certainly we can’t wait on corporations to act, but we can invite them.

How This Pastor Changed His Stance on the Death Penalty

Carl Ruby
June 16, 2017
General, Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice, Race, Theology
Evangelicals support the death penalty because it’s biblical, or so I thought.

No Dignity on Death Row: Stop Ivan’s Execution

Elizabeth Peiffer
April 10, 2017
General, Practical Justice
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”

RLC Editor
April 10, 2017
Books, General, Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice
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For Holy Week, read a free chapter from "Executing Grace" by Shane Claiborne. It's time to end the death penalty!
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