Do Black People Have Souls? Morf Morford February 22, 2019 General, Race, Theology 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’ 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 1 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 3 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 1 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 9 Certainly we can’t wait on corporations to act, but we can invite them.
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 2 For Holy Week, read a free chapter from "Executing Grace" by Shane Claiborne. It's time to end the death penalty!