The document provides an overview of capital punishment globally and in the U.S. It discusses the history of capital punishment coming to the U.S. with British settlers and its controversial status. It outlines the primary methods of execution used in the U.S. today, including lethal injection, and crimes that can carry the death penalty. Both pros and cons of capital punishment are mentioned. International organizations are calling for a moratorium on the death penalty. Countries that still practice apostasy are named and capital punishment practices in China and Germany are briefly outlined.