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Pope Leo Wades Into Abortion Debate

October 2nd, 2025

Pope Leo ignited a firestorm of controversy with a recent statement questioning whether those who support the poor treatment of immigrants and the death penalty can truly be considered "pro-life".

Political & Religious Controversy 76 Comments

Florida Clergy Call for State to Halt Record Executions

July 16th, 2025

Florida leads the nation in executions this year, and clergy across denominations are urging Gov. DeSantis to halt the record-setting rate. Will their plea for mercy outweigh his push for capital punishment?

Political & Religious Controversy 66 Comments

Thou Shalt Not Kill? Christians Split Over Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione

April 7th, 2025

Attorney General Pam Bondi is directing prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, leaving Christians divided: does ‘Thou Shalt Not Kill’ forbid the death penalty—or demand it?

Life and Death 124 Comments

TX Pastor: "Execute a Few Women" to End False Rape Accusations

November 4th, 2024

Should false accusers be put to death? That's what Pastor Joel Webbon says should happen in a shocking viral sermon where he declares that adulterers and women who falsely accuse men of rape should be murdered.

Life and Death 195 Comments

Eye for an Eye? Christians Strongly Support Death Penalty, New Poll Shows

June 23rd, 2021

A new poll shows that Christians and atheists have very different ideas on whether the death penalty is moral. While atheists largely oppose capital punishment, most Christians, particularly evangelicals, are in favor.

Life and Death 141 Comments

God's Plan? Virginia Set to Abolish the Death Penalty

February 25th, 2021

Virginian politicians just voted to abolish the death penalty, becoming the first Southern and 23rd state overall to do so. There's a big question at the heart of the debate: Is the death penalty morally defensible?

Life and Death 40 Comments

Lawmaker Refuses to Repeal Death Penalty Because “That’s How Jesus Died”

February 18th, 2019

Wyoming lawmakers recently held a vote on whether to officially repeal the death penalty, but it was defeated in the State Senate. Among those who voted “no” was Sen. Lynn Hutchings, who insisted that the death penalty is actually a good thing because it brought us Jesus Christ.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 54 Comments

Pope Francis Declares Death Penalty Is Never Acceptable

August 2nd, 2018

In a definitive statement, Pope Francis has declared that the death penalty is wrong in all cases – no matter how severe the crime committed. Experts point out that this announcement will place U.S. officials of Catholic faith in a bind.

Political & Religious Controversy 100 Comments

U.S. Refuses to Condemn Death Penalty for LGBTQ People

October 11th, 2017

Human rights groups are furious after the United States voted against a U.N. resolution condemning the death penalty and the way it is used to target LGBTQ people around the world.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 231 Comments

Priest’s Final Wish: Don’t Give My Killer the Death Penalty

March 23rd, 2017

Reverend Rene Robert didn't believe in capital punishment. Then the unthinkable happened: he was kidnapped and brutally murdered. By the letter of the law, his killer should face the death penalty. But will Rev. Robert's final wishes be respected?

Life and Death 6 Comments

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