The Bible Belt is the death belt in America.
When it comes to the death penalty, we sometimes claim to be killing the worst of the worst. But the truth is that we are killing the poorest of the poor and disproportionately people of color.
I know Ivan's humanity and dignity, and cannot fathom God's justice allowing it to be destroyed this way.
For Holy Week, read a free chapter from "Executing Grace" by Shane Claiborne. It's time to end the death penalty!