End the Death Penalty – Red Letter Christians

An Interview with Charles Keith, Impacted Communities Liaison of Death Penalty Action

December 7, 2022

Death Penalty, General, Practical Justice, Race

Charles Keith is the brother of Kevin Keith and Impacted Communities Liaison of Death Penalty Action. This Advent, Red Letter Christians is highlighting how God shows up for us at Christmas - as a homeless chil...

America is exceptional — in its addiction to violence and war

Shane Claiborne

April 6, 2022

Death Penalty, Peace & Nonviolence, Race

We have work to do to continue to "break the silence." As our world is increasingly plagued by violence — not just in Ukraine but also in the streets of America — we must continue King’s legacy of nonviolence. We, too, must keep breaking the silence.

Julius Jones was spared by a governor who prayed. Let’s all now pray to end the death penalty.

Shane Claiborne

November 23, 2021

Death Penalty, Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice

The irony cannot be missed. Christians all over the world were praying that a Christian governor would not execute a fellow Christian brother who is almost assuredly innocent.

Overturn Dylann Roof’s Death Sentence — for Me, Not for Him

Sharon Risher

June 2, 2021

Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice, Race

Without a death sentence, as I understand, there is just one appeal, after which we never have to hear the killer’s name again.

Christian Faith Leader Sign-On to End the Federal Death Penalty

RLC Editor

May 19, 2021

Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Practical Justice

Editor's Note: Our friends and co-conspirators at Death Penalty Action have invited Christian Faith Leaders to sign the petition below. You'll also find several resources for taking action following the petitio...