Bishops in Connecticut Take on the Death Penalty
The debate in Connecticut over the first execution in 40 years intensifies as the execution date gets closer (january 26). Catholic Archbishop Henry J. Mansell of Hartford called on local parishes to sign a Church petition that calls for an end to capital punishment. "The death penalty offers the tragic illusion that we can defend life only by taking life," Mansell wrote in a letter that was read during Masses over the weekend.
Other bishops in Connecticut are taking similar actions prior to the scheduled execution of Michael Ross on January 26.
Here is the Letter. What do people think about his arguements?
Posted by katherine at 11:30 AM
