Punishment for Crime–How Much is Enough?: A Religious Perspective on the Philosophies of Criminal Punishment Against the backdrop of America’s record prison population, recent public debate over severe sentencing policies, and high-profile cases of capital punishment, representatives of several religious faiths explore the issue of punishment for crime. The focus will be on religious answers to such questions as: Why do we punish? What kinds of punishment are appropriate and how much? Should the opportunity for parole be available for those who receive prison sentences? When are death sentences justifiable? From the perspective of faith institutions, what should the responsibility of believers be toward society’s offenders? Sponsor: Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM)

Marguerite Driessen, Dee Rowland, Right Reverend Caroyln Tanner, Reverend Donald Graves, Judge Dale A. Kimball