Whereas human judgment is liable to bias and error; and

Whereas every life carries the potential for both self-redemption and contribution to the healing of others; and

Whereas capital punishment perpetuates a culture of violence in our society; and

Whereas life imprisonment without the possibility of parole offers an alternative to the death penalty;

Therefore, be it resolved that the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington calls on the Governor and our representatives to the Virginia General Assembly, the President of the United States and our members in the United States Congress to adopt executive policies and orders and enact legislation abolishing capital punishment.

Be it further resolved that the right of conscience for those who differ is recognized.

Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, State Senators and Delegates in the Virginia General Assembly representing districts serving our Church members, the President of the United States, the two United States Senators from Virginia, and those Members of the United States House of Representatives representing districts serving our Church members.