Death Penalty Moratorium

Although I recognize this is not a universal view, I am convinced that the death penalty is inconsistent with Catholic Social Thought.  The dignity of the human person, our creation in God's image, demand that we seek alternatives to the death penalty.

A resolution calling for a global moratorium on the death penalty will be introduced at the UN General Assembly's October 2007 Session.  The resolution, which is expected to be widely supported, is seen as a major step in the effort to end the death penalty.

October 10, 2007 has been named World Day against the Death Penalty and the World Coalition against the Death Penalty has information on its website about various initiatives to support the resolution.

(HT: famvin)