Tag Archives: Capital Punishment

Why I’m a Capital Punishment Abolitionist

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Pastor Kevin

(NOTE: This sermon was prepared for CCDA’s “Locked in Solidarity” Week, which is February 9th through 16th. If you want a pdf of this sermon and study guide and prayer, click here.) Six years ago, during a time of prayer and … Continue reading →

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An Emotional Week

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Pastor Kevin

Last Thursday, November 1, 2018, the State of Tennessee executed Edmond Zagorski. He was originally scheduled to die in October, but he received a stay. The reason for the stay is that Edmond (his friends called him Diamond Jim) requested … Continue reading →

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Another Execution

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Pastor Kevin

Unless something dramatic happens, Tennessee will execute another inmate Thursday evening (October 11th). This will be the second execution this year. A third execution is scheduled for December. IT IS TIME FOR TENNESSEE TO STOP EXECUTIONS! In fact, it is … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath (A Slippery Slope)

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Pastor Kevin

This past Thursday the State of Tennessee did something it had not done in over nine years. They executed an inmate. What’s strange is that this inmate, along with others on death row, have a lawsuit that is waiting for … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Prayer for Execution Day

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Pastor Kevin

Dear God, I know You are a holy and just God; a God full of grace, compassion, and mercy. I praise You and give You all glory and honor. Great is Your name in all the Earth. You alone are … Continue reading →

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The Death Penalty

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Pastor Kevin

Unless something drastic happens, the State of Tennessee (my state) will execute its first inmate in 9 years. The crime was horrendous. The condemned should never walk free again. But I don’t believe he should be killed. Nothing will be … Continue reading →

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Tennessee to Resume Executions

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Pastor Kevin

After nine years without an execution, my home state is moving forward to resume executions this Thursday, August 9, 2018. This is a sad day for Tennessee.

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Capital Punishment and the Noahic Covenant

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Pastor Kevin

The State of Tennessee has scheduled three executions between now and August of 2018. Furthermore, the authorities have asked the Tennessee Supreme Court for permission to schedule eight more executions between now and June of 2018. They would like to carry … Continue reading →

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Capital Punishment

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Pastor Kevin

The most holy of all religious days occurs in the Christian faith this week. Easter Sunday, for both the Western Church and the Orthodox Church, is this Sunday, April 16, 2017. As the Apostle’s Creed states, we believe Jesus was “crucified, dead, … Continue reading →

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Re-evaluating the Death Penalty

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Pastor Kevin

(Note: Below is another editorial I wrote for the Tennessean. It was originally published November 27, 2015.) _____________________________ I was pleasantly surprised and greatly encouraged by the recent statement adopted by the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) concerning the death … Continue reading →

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