short readsJul 13, 2015 Some major U.S. religious groups differ from their members on the death penalty Many large religious groups have taken positions in opposition to the death penalty even though that stance is sometimes at odds with the opinions of their adherents.
short readsFeb 12, 2014 Support for death penalty drops among Americans More than half of Americans favor the death penalty for persons convicted of murder, down from 78% in 1996.