Topic: Religion & Belief

Murder & Forgiveness – A young man whose father was murdered speaks out against the death penalty. He experienced feelings of anger and revenge but came to the view that capital punishment only perpetuates the cycle of hate. He quotes Gandhi, and is inspired by religious views on forgiveness.

Death Row: The Victim’s Wife – A woman whose husband was murdered in Texas three weeks after their wedding, expresses her views on capital punishment. One of the men, Michael Johnson, escaped the death penalty by committing suicide. She reveals how she felt cheated by his decision to take his own life.