Executing Grace
How the Death Penalty Killed Jesus and Why It's Killing Us
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Dan John Miller
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Shane Claiborne
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In this reasoned exploration of justice, retribution, and redemption, the champion of the new monastic movement, popular speaker, and author of the best-selling The Irresistible Revolution offers a powerful and persuasive appeal for the abolition of the death penalty.
The Bible says an eye for an eye. But is the state's taking of lives true - or even practical - punishment for convicted prisoners? In this thought-provoking work, Shane Claiborne explores the issue of the death penalty and the contrast between punitive justice and restorative justice, questioning our notions of fairness, revenge, and absolution.
Using a historical lens to frame his argument, Claiborne draws on testimonials and examples from Scripture to show how the death penalty is not the ideal of justice that many believe. Not only is a life lost; so, too, is the possibility of mercy and grace. In Executing Grace, he reminds us of the divine power of forgiveness and evokes the fundamental truth of the Gospel - that no one, even a criminal, is beyond redemption.
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Righteous Troublemakers shines a light on everyday people called to do extraordinary things—like Pauli Murray, whose early work inspired Thurgood Marshall, Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus months before Rosa Parks did the same, and Gwen Carr, whose private pain in losing her son Eric Garner stoked her public activism against police brutality. Sharpton also gives his personal take on more widely known individuals, revealing overlooked details, historical connections, and a perspective informed by years of working in the social justice movement.
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Thank God for this book knowledge is power
- By JOAN REID on 02-23-22
By: Al Sharpton
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Dream with Me
- Race, Love, and the Struggle We Must Win
- By: John M. Perkins, Randy Alcorn - foreword
- Narrated by: Calvin Robinson
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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A trailblazer in the civil rights movement, John M. Perkins led voter registration efforts in 1964, worked for school desegregation in 1967, and was jailed and tortured in 1970. He is no less zealous today as he sees a new generation of freedom fighters battling the same issues and the same systems he has spent his life working to correct.
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Thoughts from a Christian elder
- By Adam Shields on 03-02-17
By: John M. Perkins, and others
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Forgiving What You'll Never Forget
- By: David Stoop
- Narrated by: Tom Hatting
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
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Forgiveness is an essential part of being a Christian, but that doesn't make it easy. What do we do when confronted with the unforgivable - an act that shakes our moral foundations to their roots, often committed by someone trusted and loved? Murder, sexual abuse, adultery - all leave lifelong wounds. Thankfully, they are all trespasses that, through the grace of God, can be forgiven.
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So grateful to have come upon this book
- By Tina on 05-19-18
By: David Stoop
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One Blood
- Parting Words to the Church on Race
- By: John M. Perkins, Karen Waddles
- Narrated by: Calvin Robinson
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
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We are living in historic times. Not since the Civil Rights Movement of the '60s has our country been as vigorously engaged in the reconciliation conversation. There is a great opportunity right now for culture to change, to be a more perfect union. However, it cannot be done without the church, because the faith of the people is more powerful than any law government can enact.
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John Perkins' GRACIOUS MASTERPIECE.
- By Thom Hazelip on 05-08-18
By: John M. Perkins, and others
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When God Doesn't Make Sense
- By: James C. Dobson
- Narrated by: Mike Trout
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Every person who lives long enough will eventually encounter circumstances that are difficult to explain theologically. From years of counselling experience, Dr. James Dobson offers assurance of God's constant care, even when human suffering is beyond our comprehension.
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Good book for difficult times
- By Judith J. on 12-05-17
By: James C. Dobson
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A Farewell to Mars
- An Evangelical Pastor's Journey toward the Biblical Gospel of Peace
- By: Brian Zahnd
- Narrated by: Dean Gallagher
- Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
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How did violence and power seep into our understanding of faith and grace? For those troubled by this trend toward the sword, perhaps there is a better way. What if the message of Jesus differs radically from the drumbeats of war we hear all around us? Using his own journey from war crier to peacemaker and his in-depth study of peace in the Scriptures, author and pastor Brian Zahnd reintroduces us to the gospel of peace.
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Following the Prince of Peace
- By Andrew Coon on 08-06-18
By: Brian Zahnd
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The Crucible
- By: Arthur Miller
- Narrated by: Stacy Keach, Richard Dreyfuss, Ed Begley Jr., and others
- Length: 1 hr and 58 mins
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In the rigid theocracy of Salem, Massachusetts, rumors that women are practicing witchcraft galvanize the town. In a searing portrait of a community engulfed by panic—with ruthless prosecutors, and neighbors eager to testify against neighbor—The Crucible famously mirrors the anti-Communist hysteria that held the United States in its grip in the 1950’s.
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Abridged Version
- By Michael G. Stoffel on 05-07-12
By: Arthur Miller
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Eraced
- Uncovering the Lies of Critical Race Theory and Abortion
- By: John K. Amanchukwu
- Narrated by: Calvin Robinson
- Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins
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Abortion and critical race theory are twin evils born of the same diabolical monster: racism. And yet, there are many in the church who want to call them good, even as America begins to unravel under their influence. In Eraced, John Amanchukwu Sr. dispels the myths surrounding abortion and critical race theory, and uncovers the Left's sinister plot to destroy the Black community and divide the church. Along the way, he brings to light important gospel truths to help all believers learn to think biblically about some of the most important and explosive issues of our day.
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Stark and eye opening
- By Jauncy on 01-14-23
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After You've Blown It
- Reconnecting with God and Others
- By: Erwin Lutzer
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
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You Can Start Over Again...Many Christians become so discouraged because of their sins and failures that they give up on ever having fellowship with God again. They also fear that their broken relationships will never heal. For everyone who has wished for a fresh beginning, here is good news. This gentle, affirming work emphasizes how much God wants his wandering children to return to him.
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Practical steps
- By Lisa L. on 04-08-21
By: Erwin Lutzer
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A.D. The Bible Continues
- The Revolution That Changed the World
- By: Dr. David Jeremiah
- Narrated by: Roger Mueller
- Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins
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The greatest revolution of all time was about to begin.... When Pontius Pilate ordered the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, he thought he was putting an end to the Jewish uprising that had been threatening the authority of the Roman Empire. What Pilate didn't realize, however, was that the real revolution was just getting started.
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This book fills in and explains so much more!!
- By Patricia Hambsch on 08-29-15
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- Adam
- 02-18-19
Powerful Pathos Appeal
Well researched. Many compelling stories. Would have liked to hear him address cases of repeat murderers after incarceration (murdering while in maximum security).
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- Dolores M.
- 04-15-23
Life changing information
Valuable information but now makes me want to hear Shane’s new book on this topic. I wonder if he believes things got better or worse since this writing. I enjoyed the narrators easy southern accent. I felt like I was listening to Shane himself.
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- Jamin D. Bradley
- 06-08-16
Wonderful and Complete
Shane writes what may be one of the best books I've read since his own "Jesus for President." He continues in his prophetic role and boldly goes into hot topic territory, bringing both Biblical and historical research as well as story after story to illustrate the importance of life, justice, grace and forgiveness. I rarely feel changed or empowered after reading a book, but Shane somehow pulls it off every time, leaving me with beautiful, holy conviction.
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- R. Brooke Baker
- 10-10-17
Great book, not narrator
The information included was helpful, but the narrator's reading sounded affected and contrived. This is important information that needs to be out there.
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- John W Huxtable
- 06-23-24
Must listen for anyone wrestling with or not wrestling with the morality of the death penalty.
Once again Shane Claiborne brings insightful and devotional words to the page. I would encourage all people to take the time to reflect on this most important topic. See all participants as human and seek to abolish killing to prove killing wrong.
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