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2023-10-19T10:49:17-06:00

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Killers in Our Midst: My Grandfather, Casey McWhorter, the State of Alabama and the Consistent Immorality of Killing

Last updated on: October 19, 2023 at 10:49 am By Jeff Hood

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Killers in Our Midst: My Grandfather, Casey McWhorter, the State of Alabama and the Consistent Immorality of Killing Growing up, I was very close to my maternal grandfather. In my mind, he could do no wrong. Then of course, I grew up. I remember one evening my grandfather told me he needed to tell me something. Sensing the gravity of the moment, I leaned in closer. All previous ideations of perfection went out the window. Over 60... Read more

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2023-10-18T00:03:02-06:00

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It’s ISRAEL that is actually ANTI-CHRIST: A Plea for Righteous Christian Theology

Last updated on: October 18, 2023 at 12:03 am By Jeff Hood

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It’s ISRAEL that is actually ANTI-CHRIST: A Plea for Righteous Christian Theology Before you write something as incendiary as this piece, it is wise to first and foremost dispel with the myth that the modern Nation of Israel and the Jewish people are the same thing. They are not. One is a political state presently determined to commit genocide in Gaza/Palestine. The other is a religion and ethnicity that is full of beautiful and kind people determined... Read more

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2023-10-11T23:32:50-06:00

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Jesus is Not a Zionist: Reflections on Evil

Last updated on: October 11, 2023 at 11:32 pm By Jeff Hood

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Jesus is Not a Zionist: Reflections on Evil Zionism is a relatively young concept in the grand genealogy of ideas. Postulated by Theodor Herzl in the late 19th century, Zionism is a nationalistic ideology that pushed for the founding of a homeland for Jewish people in Palestine. Upon the resultant founding of the nation of Israel, Zionism is a means of ideologically pushing for the continued development of the nation of Israel. Of course, Zionism has never considered... Read more

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2023-10-03T08:13:29-06:00

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GARY WAYNE SUTTON: The INNOCENCE Report

Last updated on: October 3, 2023 at 8:13 am By Jeff Hood

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GARY WAYNE SUTTON: The INNOCENCE Report Private Investigator, Heather Cohen Spiritual Advisor, The Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood We’ve all heard stories of injustice. A murder case can often take years for law enforcement to solve and, sometimes, the family never gets the answers they deserve. But, what about the innocent men, or women, who have been convicted of crimes that they did not commit? When law enforcement gets tunnel vision on a person who is innocent, and will... Read more

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2023-09-27T07:28:37-06:00

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Stopping the Execution of a Redneck. : Gary Wayne Sutton

Last updated on: September 27, 2023 at 7:28 am By Jeff Hood

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Stopping the Execution of a Redneck. “Do you like to hunt or fish?” That was the first question that Gary Wayne Sutton ever asked me. I can still hear the rolling contours of that strong East Tennessee accent. As quick as he asked the question, I responded, “Actually Gary, I’m a vegetarian.” The slight pause seemed to betray the underlying question, “How in the hell is this going to work?” Sensing the awkwardness, I asked, “Well what... Read more

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2023-09-22T19:19:52-06:00

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“The Worst Attorneys in Oklahoma”: Anthony Sanchez on Mark Barrett and Randy Coyne

Last updated on: September 22, 2023 at 7:19 pm By Jeff Hood

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During our visit on September 7, 2023, Anthony Sanchez asked if I would share the following words if he was executed. He adapted these words from a previous statement and from multiple audio/videos. If anyone is curious why Anthony Sanchez declared Mark Barrett and Randy Coyne to be the “…worst attorneys in Oklahoma.” from the execution chamber yesterday, his thoughts below go far to express why. September 7, 2023 The claims of... Read more

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2023-09-20T20:14:31-06:00

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The Final Visit: Alone with Anthony Sanchez On His Last Day

Last updated on: September 20, 2023 at 8:14 pm By Jeff Hood

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The Final Visit: Alone with Anthony Sanchez On His Last Day Early this morning, I visited with Anthony Sanchez for an extended clergy visit. For close to a year, we have grown closer and closer. Speaking by phone every night at 8pm, we have shared our hopes and dreams. Truth be told, I didn’t think this was how things were going to end up. We had produced such a strong case for his innocence…or at the very... Read more

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2023-09-20T19:59:38-06:00

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“The Fight for Anthony Sanchez”: Last Minute Reflections on the Death of God and an Innocent Man

Last updated on: September 20, 2023 at 7:59 pm By Jeff Hood

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“The Fight for Anthony Sanchez”: Last Minute Reflections on the Death of God and an Innocent Man “IS GOD DEAD?” Yes. I’ve seen it. For over a decade, I’ve worked with those whom our society has chosen to execute. I believe that God inhabits the least of these. I believe that God has died repeatedly…and we are the culprits of such a moral catastrophe. It takes courage to allow the mind and heart to journey to such... Read more

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2023-09-19T14:17:58-06:00

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Final Thoughts: Anthony Sanchez on Why He Rejected Clemency

Last updated on: September 19, 2023 at 2:17 pm By Jeff Hood

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Anthony Sanchez on Why He Rejected Clemency With days to go before his possible execution, Anthony Sanchez has asked that I share his original reasons for rejecting clemency. He wants to make sure that nobody gets it twisted. The text is below and a link to the audio of the statement is below that. June 28, 2023 Anthony Sanchez’s Final Statement on Why He Rejected Clemency I’ve been asked several different... Read more

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2023-09-17T09:40:12-06:00

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Angry Doves: The Fight for Anthony Sanchez (On The Coming Days)

Last updated on: September 17, 2023 at 9:40 am By Jeff Hood

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I arose this morning (like I do on most mornings), pondering the troubling existential questions of human existence. One fundamental question visits me the most, “Where is God in the midst of all of this bullshit?” Today, was no different. For nearly a year, I have given my life to ministering to and fighting for Anthony Sanchez. In the process, he has become one of my dearest friends. Life is cruel. Although I got to know him as someone... Read more

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