Because We Are Christian and Filipino: Christianity and the Death Penalty in the Philippines
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2-2021
Abstract
As part of his campaign against criminality; President Duterte has called for the reinstatement of the death penalty in the Philippines. Its most vocal supporters are evangelical and independent Christian leaders and lawmakers. Although a religious minority; these entities are politically influential. In this article we show that they support the death penalty because they are Christian and Filipino. They articulate their support in two respects: it is biblical and it must be administered on heinous crimes for the sake of innocent people. We unpack these statements in terms of a religious citizenship that disregards the reality of religious diversity in Philippine society.
Recommended Citation
Cornelio, J., & Aldama, P. K. (2021). Because we are Christian and Filipino: Christianity and the death penalty in the Philippines. Social Sciences and Missions, 34(3–4), 310–334. https://doi.org/10.1163/18748945-bja10036
