Theology From the Execution Room

Bruenig writes with piercing clarity and without euphemism about the horror of state killings. Through her writing, the gruesome and torturous details of botched executions — as well as executions that are completed — are illuminated, not sensationalized. In an interview with Sojourners associate news editor Mitchell Atencio, Bruenig spoke about the importance of these stories both for the people condemned to die and for all of us: the citizens who participate in the structures that kill. She also spoke about forgiveness and reconciliation, the crucifixion, and what can be done to finally put an end to state killings.