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2022-06-08T08:24:39-06:00

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Lamentations: Frank Atwood

Last updated on: June 8, 2022 at 8:24 am   By Jeff Hood

    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. The 8th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States prohibits the infliction of, “cruel and unusual punishments.” Vicki Lynne Hoskinson disappeared from her neighborhood on the afternoon of September 17,... Read more

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2022-06-05T10:43:57-06:00

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The Black Pentecost: Reimagining the Outpouring of the Spirit from a Perspective of Blackness

Last updated on: June 5, 2022 at 10:43 am   By Jeff Hood

+ an excerpt from BLACKOLOGY: The Theological Dexterity of Blackness…a recent work by the Dean, the Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood and the James Baldwin Professor of Practical Blackology, Dr. Yoel Omowale of The New Theology School.   The Black Pentecost   By record of the New Testament and the testimony of believer’s in antiquity, the indwelling, outwardly manifesting Holy Spirit; was and is capable of performing nature-bending miracles on request.  This was intended to making the believer righteous…but our contention... Read more

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2022-06-04T01:35:42-06:00

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A Concise Theology of Love. (7 of 7. Love is not…): Death Row Ruminations (Thoughts from an Extended Dialogue with Keith LaMar)

Last updated on: June 4, 2022 at 1:35 am   By 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.”   7.   “You can’t have a life while carrying hate…”   -Keith Lamar   “Love is the liberation.”   -Jeff Hood   Remember.   What have you longed for your entire life?... Read more

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2022-06-04T01:36:19-06:00

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A Concise Theology of Love. (6 of 7. Free): Death Row Ruminations (Thoughts from an Extended Dialogue with Keith LaMar)

Last updated on: June 4, 2022 at 1:36 am   By 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.”   6.   “We are responsible to love and that’s it.”   -Keith Lamar   “Love is the only judge.”   -Jeff Hood     Let your mind go.   Follow it.   You... Read more

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2022-06-04T01:36:45-06:00

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A Concise Theology of Love. (5 of 7. Maximum): Death Row Ruminations (Thoughts from an Extended Dialogue with Keith LaMar)

Last updated on: June 4, 2022 at 1:36 am   By 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.”   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

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2022-06-02T12:13:02-06:00

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A Concise Theology of Love. (4 of 7. The Is): Death Row Ruminations (Thoughts from an Extended Dialogue with Ohio Death Row philosopher Keith LaMar)

Last updated on: June 2, 2022 at 12:13 pm   By Jeff Hood

  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

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2022-06-04T01:37:27-06:00

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A Concise Theology of Love. (3 of 7. The Future): Death Row Ruminations (Thoughts from an Extended Dialogue with Keith LaMar)

Last updated on: June 4, 2022 at 1:37 am   By 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.”   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

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2022-06-04T01:37:50-06:00

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A Concise Theology of Love. (2 of 7. Beware): Death Row Ruminations (Thoughts from an Extended Dialogue with Keith LaMar)

Last updated on: June 4, 2022 at 1:37 am   By 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.”   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

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2022-06-04T01:38:17-06:00

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A Concise Theology of Love.: Death Row Ruminations (1 of 7. Keith LaMar & Jeff Hood)

Last updated on: June 4, 2022 at 1:38 am   By Jeff Hood

  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

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2022-05-03T19:27:22-06:00

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Lamentations: On Carman Deck’s Execution

Last updated on: May 3, 2022 at 7:27 pm   By Jeff Hood

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

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