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Is Killing Lisa Montgomery the Best Version of Justice We Have?

Shane Claiborne
January 11, 2021
Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Practical Justice
None of us is above reproach and none of us is beyond redemption. That is a core truth of the Christian faith. And it is a truth that is undermined every time we execute someone.

Being the Other Voice

Chris Brown
October 15, 2020
Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Practical Justice
Whatever motivated the shouts and signals from so many vehicles, it became clear to me in that moment that even if I knew nothing else about Jesus, I would rather be with the people of peace gathered on that corner than with the angry masses calling for death.

Trusting Systems With the Irreversible Power of Death

Shane Claiborne
June 3, 2020
General, Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice
One can only hope that executing people is one of the things we don’t want to return to.

When Killing Is the Priority

Chris Brown
May 27, 2020
General, Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice
How does a state that is reportedly 77% Christian choose to carry out the ritualized killing of a likely innocent man in the middle of a pandemic crisis?

Merciful Easter: Abolish the Death Penalty

Stephen Mattson
April 11, 2020
Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice, Race
If anyone had just cause to kill in self-defense or execute someone for the sake of justice, it was Jesus. Yet . . .

A Reflection on Maundy Thursday

Chris Ebling
April 9, 2020
Church Life, General, Theology
The story that begins on Maundy Thursday is one of betrayal, denial, pain, and sacrifice. Where were you?

Cast No Stones

Chris Brown
November 1, 2019
Books, Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice, Theology
I am not willing to short-change the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ for our sins.

Dear Gov. Lee: Pray with These Brothers in Christ on Death Row

Kevin Riggs
August 29, 2019
Politics, Practical Justice, Theology
Gov. Lee, please be like Jesus and pray with the men in Unit 2.

Washing the Blood Off Our Hands

Shane Claiborne
May 23, 2019
Church Life, Politics, Theology
We have a system that kills but that has no killers.

Will Grace Prevail as Tennessee Execution Looms?

Shane Claiborne
May 9, 2019
Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice, Theology
No one is above reproach. And no one is beyond redemption.
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