Fla. Gets Nation's 1st Faith-Based Prison

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Thu, Dec 25, 2003 10:51PM

"We've developed a cocoon, a place where they can practice their faith and not have the severe negative pressures and interactions that naturally take place in some of our institutions," said Correction Secretary James Crosby Jr.

Fla. Gets Nation's 1st Faith-Based Prison
Thu Dec 25, 3:46 AM ET
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON, Associated Press Writer

LAWTEY, Fla. - Nearly 800 inmates from 26 faiths attended the dedication ceremony of what Gov. Jeb Bush called the nation's first faith-based prison ? a facility focused on encouraging the spirituality of inmates of all faiths.

Along with regular prayer sessions, the Lawtey Correctional Institution will offer religious studies, choir practice, religious counseling and other spiritual activities seven days a week. Participation is voluntary and inmates are free to transfer out.

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§We've had them all along

by deanosor (deanosor [at] infinex.com)

Sat, Dec 27, 2003 3:03AM

We had faith--based prisons all along. Ask any prisoner. They all pray to get out of those hellholes as soon as is godly possible.
But seriously, look up the meaning and derivation of the penitentiary. These were places where the people who committed "sins" could consider whethrer they would be penitent.

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