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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. Continue Reading »

Posted in: 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? Continue Reading »

Posted in: 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. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 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. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 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. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 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? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 6 Comments »

Should We Allow the Death Penalty?

March 30th, 2016

Is the death penalty a just consequence for attempted murder? What if the victim herself denounces its usage? Should the judge side with the victim's wishes, or with the traditional application of the law? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 87 Comments »

Kill 'Em All?

April 27th, 2015

For many years, lethal injection has been the preferred method of state-sanctioned executions in America's prisons, but that may not be true for long, as the ethics of that method have been called into question. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 109 Comments »

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