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death penalty

News

Use of death penalty grows rarer in U.S.

by Lauren Markoe
December 18, 2012

In the World

Crucifixion and the news

by Steve Thorngate
April 5, 2012

In the World

Why appeal to conscience when you can misrepresent the church instead?

Candidate John F. Kennedy: If the time should ever come--and I do not concede any conflict to be remotely possible--when my office would require me to either violate my conscience or violate the national interest, then I would resign the office.
by Steve Thorngate
September 27, 2011

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Executions up in 2009, but death sentences drop: Decline in sentences greatest in Texas

February 9, 2010

Books

In Review: 

Jesus on Death Row: The Trial of Jesus and American Capital Punishment

reviewed by Tobias Winright September 22, 2009

News

New Jersey repeals capital punishment: Eight death sentences commuted

January 15, 2008

Books

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Crime and punishment

By Elizabeth Morgan October 2, 2006

News

Catholic bishops renew drive vs. death penalty: Opposition to executions growing among parishioners

April 19, 2005

News

Ruling to ban minors' executions is praised: National religious groups support decision

March 22, 2005

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Briefly noted

January 11, 2005

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