Where Justice and Mercy Meet: Catholic Opposition to the Death Penalty comprehensively explores the Catholic stance against capital punishment in new and important ways. The broad perspective of this book has been shaped in conversation with the Catholic Mobilizing Network to End the Use of the Death Penalty; as well as through the witness of family members of murder victims and the spiritual advisors of condemned inmates.The book offers the reader new insight into the debates about capital punishment; provides revealing; and sometimes surprising; information about methods of execution; and explores national and international trends and movements related to the death penalty. It also addresses how the death penalty has been intertwined with racism; the high percentage of the mentally disabled on death row; and how the death penalty disproportionately affects the poor.The foundation for the church's position on the death penalty is illuminated by discussion of the life and death of Jesus; Scripture; the Mass; the Catechism of the Catholic Church; and the teachings of Pope John Paul II. Written for concerned Catholics and other interested readers; the book contains contemporary stories and examples; as well as discussion questions to engage groups in exploring complex issues.
#1163754 in Books Elizabeth J Clapp 2016-03-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.20 x 1.00 x 6.30l; .0 #File Name: 0813938368280 pagesA Notorious Woman Anne Royall in Jacksonian America
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An amazing life story that should become a film starring Sally Field!By Johanna DordickAnne Royal married (as the book tells) Major William Royal of the American Revolution; who was a member of our family. When I found that connection in doing my family history; I did a great deal of research on this remarkable woman; but because this was an off-shoot line; I did not dig as deep as the author of this book has done. The story of Anne Newport Royal is fascinating history. I have always thought what a wonderful film this story would be. Now; with this book; which is such a well-researched; fine telling of this amazing life story; I long to see it on the screen. This is made to order for the fine actress Sally Field; which would make it an award-winning film. If anyone reading this review might have any way of bringing this book to her attention; they would be doing her a great favor. It would be amazingly timely; and a tribute to a strong; feisty woman whose story needs to be told -- and in doing so; provide a great actress a powerful vehicle at this stage of her career.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Elizabeth Clapp brilliantly captures the important life of Anne RoyallBy WiscreviewerElizabeth Clapp brilliantly captures the important life of Anne Royall. A must read for everyone interested in women's history; American history; biography; or any combination thereof.
