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“If the Pope were to deny that the death penalty could be an exercise of retributive justice, he would be overthrowing the tradition of two millenia of Catholic thought, denying the teaching of several previous popes, and contradicting the teaching of Scripture.”

Quote by Avery Dulles

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Avery Dulles
Avery Dulles

Avery Dulles was an American theologian recognized for his significant contributions to systematic theology. A member of the Society of Jesus, he was a professor at Fordham University. Dulles was honored with the Templeton Prize in 2004 for his contributions to religion and philosophy. more

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