This may be controversial to some... but Im reposting something from the Tree of Life Interfaith Temple, an organization I had some strong ties to just when it was the Tree of Life Yoga Studios. Im not sure if I was for or against the death penalty prior to doing prison ministry work within the Temple, but the more time I spend with doing prison ministry, the more I feel where there is life, there is hope. Yes, do I believe people should be protected, and with some crimes, such criminals should never re-enter society. But I think my stance has softened after performing ceremony in a room where capital punishment has taken place. I can certainly understand people who disagree, particularly if their family has been victim to such crime. If you feel the same, please read and think about joining in. If you disagree, I respect your right to disagree and wish you well. - Christopher Penczak Dear TOL Community, This Thursday the NH State Senate will be voting on a bill (HB1170) to abolish the death penalty in New Hampshire. If this is a position that resonates in your heart, you are invited to light a candle holding that intention. In Peace, Rev Jan Grossman / Ahjan Co-Convener of The Tree of Life Interfaith Temple LIGHT A CANDLE, Wednesday, April 16 8PM EST The NH Council of Churches and NH Buddhist Peace Fellowship are sponsoring a Light A Candle observance on Wed 4/16 at 8pm, and encourage everyone to “tune in” at that time from your home or group location using the suggestions above or those recommended by your faith or practice community. LIGHT A CANDLE encourages statewide and worldwide participation in individual and collective prayer, meditation and mindful intention to end NH’s death penalty. This can take place whenever you wish, especially if you can gather a group to do so. See recommended days/times below. These observances are encouraged for people of faith as well as secular humanists who believe the power of intention can have a beneficial effect on ourselves and our world. How can you participate? ▪ Light a candle ▪ If you have one, engage in your form of prayer or contemplative practice from your home ▪ Read inspiring articles or books, such as the PARABLE story by John Breckinridge or DEAD MAN WALKING by Sr. Helen Prejean Take a photo of your candle and post it to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram – state your desire for a death-penalty-free New Hampshire. (Please mention “New Hampshire Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty” in your Facebook post. On Twitter, include our handle @NHCADP and use any of these ▪ hashtags: #NHRepeal, #deathpenalty, #NHPolitics.) One does not have to be in New Hampshire to participate, as all intentions, prayers and meditations for our death penalty to end are appreciated! For a more information see attachment or go to nodeathpenaltyNH.org
Posted on: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 17:32:30 +0000
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