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2015-03-10T12:26:33-06:00

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Not One More! : Words from Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Faith Leader Lobby Day

Last updated on: March 10, 2015 at 12:26 pm By Jeff Hood

Good afternoon. My name is Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood. I am standing right outside of the Governors office here in Texas. We just dropped off a faith leader sign on letter with over 550 signatures of Texas faith leaders…who are committed to abolishing the death penalty. I am so proud to be standing with people who are willing to put their careers, their livelihoods, their wellbeings on the line for this cause. I ask that other faith leaders not... Read more

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2015-03-10T11:38:51-06:00

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May Love Win: The Queerness of Working to Abolishing the Death Penalty

Last updated on: March 10, 2015 at 11:38 am By Jeff Hood

*Words Delivered at Hope for Peace & Justice’s “I’m Queer and I Care Rally” at the Legacy of Love Monument in Dallas, Texas Good evening, my name is the Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood, Minister of Social Justice for Hope for Peace & Justice. I am grateful for this opportunity to be out here tonight talking about issues that have impact on the wider queer community…beyond same-sex marriage. Certainly same-sex marriage is an important issue that we spend much time... Read more

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2015-03-09T23:06:43-06:00

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Lenten Reflections from the Executed: #504 Robert Gaza / September 19, 2013

Last updated on: March 9, 2015 at 11:06 pm By Jeff Hood

*These reflections are taken from pieces of the last words of the last 40 persons executed in Texas. Robert Gaza- “It’s not easy, this is a release.” Sometimes the most freeing things are the most difficult to endure. In the hardest of moments, Robert Gaza pointed to the the release that was upon him. I believe Gaza felt the presence of God. One does not have to be strapped to a gurney or lying in a hospital bed to feel like they... Read more

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2015-03-09T00:21:03-06:00

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Lenten Reflections from the Executed: #503 Douglas Feldman / July 31, 2013

Last updated on: March 9, 2015 at 12:21 am By Jeff Hood

*These reflections are taken from pieces of the last words of the last 40 persons executed in Texas. Douglas Feldman- “I hereby protest my pending execution and demand immediate relief.” Douglas Feldman was a remorseless killer. Before he uttered his last words, Feldman declared that his killing of innocent truck drivers were a justified death sentence that he was forced to carry out. Why would anyone care about his last words? Feldman protested his execution and demanded relief. We didn’t... Read more

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2015-03-08T14:11:01-06:00

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Thank You: A Prayer in Crisis

Last updated on: March 8, 2015 at 2:11 pm By Jeff Hood

The natural birth of Lucas was amazing. Madeleine was a little slower to make her appearance. Emily was experiencing contraction after contraction and nothing was happening. After close to four hours, I noticed something dripping on the floor. I don’t know why, but I assumed that it was water for a moment. When I realized that it was blood, I told Lauren (the doula) and ran out into the hall to yell for the nurse. Emily was in trouble... Read more

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2015-03-07T22:19:55-06:00

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Lenten Reflections from the Executed: #502 Vaughn Ross / July 18, 2013

Last updated on: March 7, 2015 at 10:19 pm By Jeff Hood

*These reflections are taken from pieces of the last words of the last 40 persons executed in Texas. Vaughn Ross- “I don’t fear death.” We are a people paralyzingly afraid of death. We are diseased with an inability to see life in death. For Vaughn Ross, life was far scarier than death. Ross was ready to depart this life for the experience of the beauty of the next. The courage of a convicted killer facing death in the execution chamber... Read more

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2015-03-06T23:37:50-06:00

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Lenten Reflections from the Executed: #501 John Quintanilla, Jr. / July 16, 2013

Last updated on: March 6, 2015 at 11:37 pm By Jeff Hood

*These reflections are taken from pieces of the last words of the last 40 persons executed in Texas. John Quintanilla, Jr.- “…tell my wife that I love her…” Who do you love? If you had a needle stuck in your arm about to pump poison through your veins, who would you express your love to one last time? John Quintanilla, Jr. wanted his wife to know how much he loved her. Though Quintanilla was executed, the love he had for... Read more

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2015-03-06T19:59:58-06:00

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If She Has a Penis…

Last updated on: March 6, 2015 at 7:59 pm By Jeff Hood

For over 40 weeks, Emily has carried our son and daughter. We walked all day. With every step, I held Emily’s hand and she engaged every contraction with grit and determination. Over and over, I looked into her eyes and knew that my home will be wherever she is. Despite the pain, today was about a beautiful love that only seems to grow deeper and wider. Nearing the end of a long journey, we had some beautiful moments to reflect... Read more

2015-03-06T00:51:37-06:00

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Lenten Reflections from the Executed: #500 Kimberly McCarthy / June 26, 2013

Last updated on: March 6, 2015 at 12:51 am By Jeff Hood

*These reflections are taken from pieces of the last words of the last 40 persons executed in Texas. Kimberly McCarthy- “I am going home to be with Jesus.” Why are we so embarrassed to talk about Jesus? We work so hard to make sure that people don’t think we are too spiritual or religious in our modern age. There is something absurd about hiding love. Kimberly McCarthy was home sick for the great love of her life and the next,... Read more

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2015-03-06T00:21:33-06:00

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The First Throuple

Last updated on: March 6, 2015 at 12:21 am By Jeff Hood

Three men married each other in a traditional Buddhist ceremony on Valentine’s Day in Uthai Thani Province, Thailand. Joke, Bell and Art have become famous sharing their beautiful story of love and commitment. While critics have said their relationship makes a mockery of marriage, I can only say that the Thai throuple has strengthened my belief in the magical and mysterious ways of love. With the dawn of legal same-sex marriage, we can expect more and more proponents and defenders... Read more

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