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  Religious Leaders Interfaith Statement  

Most major religions - Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Methodist, Unitarian, Quaker, Jewish and many others - condemn the use of the death penalty as a violation of human rights and a perpetuation of violence in our society. Many Protestant, Buddhist and other faith group leaders support alternatives to the death penalty and encourage their congregations to pray and study about this issue. In 2005 during Holy Week, the National Conference of Catholic Bishops called for abolition of the death penalty and initiated a national campaign to educate Catholics on the issue.


If you are a religious leader in Delaware - a rabbi, priest, imam, deacon, pastor, or sister - sign the letter today! Your religious affiliation will be listed for identification purposes only. It does not imply an official position by the religious organization. The letter contains directions on where to send it.

  DCODP Interfaith Statement  

Delaware Citizens Opposed to the Death Penalty

      Interfaith Statement of Opposition to the Death Penalty

The Religious Community Calls for Repeal of the Death Penalty


As faith leaders throughout Delaware, we stand united against the continued use of capital punishment in our state. And we do not stand alone. The majority of religious communities nationwide oppose the death penalty as a violation of human rights and a perpetuation of violence in our society.

 

The following national religious groups have made statements in opposition to the death penalty:

American Baptist Church in the U.S.A.                         The Moravian Church in America

The American Jewish Committee                                  National Council of Churches of Christ

The Bruderhoff Communities                                        Orthodox Church in America

Central Conference of American Rabbis                       Presbyterian Church (U.S.A)

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)                          The Rabbinical Assembly

Church of the Brethren                                                   Reformed Church in America

Church Women United                                                   Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ

The Episcopal Church                                                           of Latter Day Saints

Evangelical Lutheran Church of America                      Union for Reform Judaism

Fellowship of Reconciliation                                        Unitarian Universalist Association

Friends United Meeting                                                 United Church of Christ

The General Association of American Baptists             The United Methodist Church

General Conference Mennonite Church                         U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

 

As people of faith, we support a justice system that is both humane and restorative. We uphold the victims of violent crime and their family members in their grief and suffering and promote measures that will facilitate their healing.


We are greatly disturbed by the presence of violence in our communities. As ministers to many of our greatest societal problems, we believe the state must consider solutions to violent crime that address our communities’ need for healing not vengeance.

 

In the name of justice, mercy, and peace, we oppose the death penalty.


Sincerely,

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Signature                             Printed Name                 Title                        Affiliation/Congregation/City*

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 Date                                       Phone                                                      Email Address


 *Affiliation listed for identification purposes only


 ____ Please initial here if we can release your name and religious affiliation publicly as an opponent of the death penalty.         

 

Send this information to DCODP1@gmail.com or DCODP, 1304 N. Rodney Street, Wilmington, DE 19806-4227.

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  Religious Leaders who have Signed the Interfaith Statement  

The affiliation is listed for identification purposes only and does not imply the official position of the organization.

 

Pastor Bruce Gillette, Limestone Presbyterian Church, Wilmington

Pastor Carolyn Gillette, Limestone Presbyterian Church, Wilmington

Rev. Dr. Vicki L. Gordy-Stith, United Methodist Church/Skyline, United Methodist Church/Wilmington

Tom Davis, Honorably Retired Presbyterian pastor

John Gilmore, Honorably Retired Presbyterian pastor

Sally Milbury-Steen, Co-Clerk of Newark Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends

Msgr. Charles L. Brown III, Pastor, St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, Wilmington
The Rev. Dr. William L. Rhines, Jr., Minister, Ezion-Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, Wilmington
Rev. Anne Ledbetter, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Wilmington

Pastor Fritz Ackerman, Concord Presbyterian Church, Wilmington

Rev. David Albert Farmer, Ph.D., Pastor, Silverside Church, Wilmington

Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

Rev. Tom A. Pastmore, Pastor, Richardson Park United Methodist Church, Wilmington

Rev. Ann S. Wilson, Retired Deacon, Avenue United Methodist Church, Milford

Judith Morton, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Wilmington

Ronald Bergman, Retired United Methodist Clergy

Peggy A. Johnson, Bishop, Peninsula-Delaware conference of the United Methodist Church

Rev. Mary H. Browne, Pastor, St. Johns United Methodist Church, Charlestown, MD  

David E. Mueller, Pastor, St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, Wilmington

Rev. William F. Graney, Pastor, Roman Catholic, Wilmington

Rev. Ralph Castelow, Associate Pastor, St. John The Beloved Catholic Parish, Wilmington

Rev. Gregory M. Corrigan, Priest, Resurrection Parish, Wilmington

Rev. James M. Jackson, Assoc. Pastor, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Bear

Rev. Katherine A. Simons, Pastor. Presbyterian Church USA, Newark

Rev. Edward J. Fahey, Jr., Catholic Priest, Wilmington

Msgr. Daniel J. McGlynn, Pastor, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Dover

Yair Robinson, Rabbi, Reform Congregation Beth Emeth, Wilmington

Austin M. Snow, Deacon, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Wilmington

Jeannie Bennett Fleming, Director of Religious Education, St. Ann's Catholic Parish, Bethany Beach