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Religious Organizations and the Death Penalty

By Robert F. Drinan / William and Mary Bill of Rights Journal, on 1 January 2000



Over the past several years, many questions have been raised concerning the application and effectiveness of the death penalty. Ironically, the Catholic Church, a long-time supporter of the death penalty, has become one of the most vocal critics of the death penalty. In this Essay, Father Robert F. Drinan documents the Church’s new-found opposition to the death penalty, and discusses the influence the Church will have on the future of the death penalty.

  • Document type Article
  • Countries list United States
  • Themes list Religion ,



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