This concise theology of love was constructed by The Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood (Dean, The New Theology School) after a recent night of dialogue/conversation with Ohio Death Row philosopher, Keith LaMar. Of particular consequence, is Hood’s consistent interaction with Lamar’s slogan, “Love is the only freedom.” 5. “Love ain’t real until you learn how to love yourself.” -Keith Lamar “Only a mindless dumbass would try to love somebody without first loving themselves.” -Jeff... Read more
A Concise Theology of Love. (4. The Is): Death Row Ruminations (Thoughts from an Extended Dialogue with Ohio Death Row philosopher Keith LaMar) This concise theology of love was constructed by The Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood (Dean, The New Theology School) after a recent night of dialogue/conversation with Ohio Death Row philosopher, Keith LaMar. Of particular consequence, is Hood’s consistent interaction with Lamar’s slogan, “Love is the only freedom.” This is the 4th of 7 short chapters/ruminations. ... Read more
This concise theology of love was constructed by The Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood (Dean, The New Theology School) after a recent night of dialogue/conversation with Ohio Death Row philosopher, Keith LaMar. Of particular consequence, is Hood’s consistent interaction with Lamar’s slogan, “Love is the only freedom.” This is the 3rd of 7 short chapters/ruminations. 3. “Love is the only freedom.” -Keith Lamar “Love is either free or it is not love.” -Jeff Hood ... Read more
This concise theology of love was constructed by The Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood (Dean, The New Theology School) after a recent night of dialogue/conversation with Ohio Death Row philosopher, Keith LaMar. Of particular consequence, is Hood’s consistent interaction with Lamar’s slogan, “Love is the only freedom.” This is the 2nd of 7 short chapters/ruminations. “Since I’ve acquired love, I feel free right here where I am right here on death row…” -Keith Lamar “The more I... Read more
A Concise Theology of Love.: Death Row Ruminations (Keith LaMar & Jeff Hood) This concise theology of love was constructed by The Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood (Dean, The New Theology School) after a recent night of dialogue/conversation with Ohio Death Row philosopher, Keith LaMar. Of particular consequence, is Hood’s consistent interaction with Lamar’s slogan, “Love is the only freedom.” Let’s reset. Let’s breathe. Let’s love. There is a need to breathe. What does... Read more
Lamentations: On Carman Deck’s Execution Lamentations is a series of short reflections derived from a reoccurring conversation that takes place before every scheduled execution in the United States between prominent abolitionists Death Penalty Action Executive Director Abraham Bonowitz and the Convener of Clergy United Against the Death Penalty The Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood. “…abandoned for days at a time.” “…around age 5, was forced to find food for his siblings.” “…sometimes all the kids had to eat was... Read more
Clergy United Against the Death Penalty: An Introduction & Invitation to Support Not too long ago, I sat down with a young man on death row. I didn’t know anything about the guy. This was not uncommon for me…as I had been ministering death row for a long time…and often engaged inmates that I’d never met before. After exchanging initial pleasantries, I went on a rant about how I couldn’t believe that all these employees would either just... Read more
April 30, 2022 A Tale of Two Pictures: An Interaction with Carman Deck, Scheduled to Be Executed in Missouri on May 3, 2022 For years, I believed that people don’t change. Until, I started to change. Now, I know people change. In what can be described as an act of pure evil, Carman Deck brutally slaughtered James and Zelma Long of De Soto, Missouri. Of this, there is no doubt. In fact, Deck has... Read more
The Tragedy of Carl Buntion: Dr. Barbara Laubenthal & The Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood on The Movement to Abolish the Death Penalty, Melissa Lucio & Indifference to an Execution On June 27, 1990, Carl Buntion killed of Houston Police Officer James Irby. There is no denying this fact. For his crime, Buntion was sentenced to death. After waiting almost 32 years in prison, Buntion was executed. This is a short analysis by Buntion’s dear friend, Dr. Barbara Laubenthal... Read more
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