THE PHILIPPINES. CATHOLIC PRIESTS SUPPORT DEATH PENALTY ABOLITION
the Butuan Diocesan Council, the Philippines, stated its support for the law abolishing the death penalty. Fr. Joecilo Amalla of the Butuan Diocesan Council said that as a Christian country, "we should not inflict death penalty."
the Butuan Diocesan Council, the Philippines, stated its support for the law abolishing the death penalty.
Fr. Joecilo Amalla of the Butuan Diocesan Council said that as a Christian country, "we should not inflict death penalty."
"Taking the life of a person is the greatest crime a human can commit. Criminals who committed heinous crimes should not be punished with death," Fr, Amalla said.
Fr. Joecilo Amalla of the Butuan Diocesan Council said that as a Christian country, "we should not inflict death penalty."
"Taking the life of a person is the greatest crime a human can commit. Criminals who committed heinous crimes should not be punished with death," Fr, Amalla said.
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- (Sources: PNA (Philippines News Agency), 12/06/2006)