With four death row prisoners executed in Arkansas in the last week, debates around the death penalty have seen a renewed vigor across the country. Holy Cross’s Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and a Catholic scholar, joined the national discussion, asking “Is the death penalty anti-Christian?” in an article published by The Conversation.
Schmalz explores both sides of the argument, offering insight into the death penalty in the context of early Christianity, Pope Francis’ position on it in the contemporary world, and the questions the controversial topic raises for Christians.
Read the full article in The Conversation.
The article was also picked up by Newsweek.