RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Commentary: The Cost of Converting Religious Morals Into Politics JF Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online JO J Am Acad Psychiatry Law FD American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law SP 485 OP 490 VO 36 IS 4 A1 J. Richard Ciccone A1 Colleen Clements YR 2008 UL http://jaapl.org/content/36/4/485.abstract AB Theologically informed positions are grounded in core beliefs and may be rationally discussed. We analyze Dr. Norko's suggestion on how, in the public square, to address moral disagreements. We point out the dangers of “deliberative democracy” as an approach to resolving conflicts over basic values. We suggest an alternative approach, better grounded in reason, as a way of bringing religious and secular views into a discussion of the death penalty.