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Following is a public statement by Bishop Woodie W. White regarding the upcoming McVeigh execution. Bishop White is the episcopal leader of Indiana's 1,300+ United Methodist Churches and their combined membership total of 230,250. (Photo available on request)
STATEMENT
On April 19, 1995, 168 men, women and children met a horrific death as a result of the bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal Building. I joined millions of Americans on that day in expressing outrage and grief for the victims and their families.
In a few days Timothy McVeigh will be executed as a result of having been found guilty of causing those deaths.
I will, again, find myself in grief. The taking of his life brings no personal joy or satisfaction; while, for many, this may be the case.
The United Methodist Church has consistently expressed its opposition to government mandated executions. On May 16 I will be in prayer for Timothy McVeigh and his family as well as all the families whose lives will be changed forever by his actions.
I call upon all United Methodists in Indiana to join me in prayer on this day.
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