Religion & Death Penalty

Publications

fact sheetApr 4, 2008

The Supreme Court Considers New Case on Capital Punishment
reportDec 19, 2007

Death Penalty Timeline
reportDec 19, 2007

An Impassioned Debate: An Overview of the Death Penalty in America
reportDec 19, 2007

Lethal Injection on Trial: An Analysis of the Arguments Before the Supreme Court in Baze v. Rees
reportOct 15, 2007

Trends in Attitudes Toward Religion and Social Issues: 1987-2007

As the ’08 elections approach, what are the views of Republicans, Democrats and the general public on “social values” issues? And how have they changed over time?
reportJun 27, 2007

Capital Punishment’s Constant Constituency: An American Majority
reportAug 17, 2006

The Death Penalty Today: Defend It, Mend It or End It?

In recent years, the nation has debated the proper application, morality and constitutionality of the death penalty. In this Pew Forum event transcript, four legal experts candidly debate the death penalty.
reportJul 21, 2006

The Death Penalty Today: Defend It, Mend It or End It?
reportAug 3, 2005

About the Survey
reportAug 3, 2005

Abortion and Rights of Terror Suspects Top Court Issues

Death Penalty Timeline