Although Wisconsin does not have the death penalty – and has not had it for more than a century and a half – proposals to enact it have been made from time to time. At such times, the Wisconsin Council of Churches has developed a variety of resources to help congregations understand and discuss this question from the standpoint of Christian faith. Because the issue of capital punishment continues to raise profound moral and religious questions, we keep these resources available.
WCC Statement on the Death Penalty
Read or print the Wisconsin Council of Churches statement on the death penalty (PDF format).
Educational Resource Packet
View a copy of the Educational Resource Packet for Wisconsin Congregations: Death Penalty Advisory Referendum (1.8MB PDF file). The packet contains:
- Outlines for a one or two hour study and discussion;
- A Bible study on capital punishment;
- Information about the death penalty, and a quiz;
- Sample sermons and ecumenical statements opposing the death penalty, and a list of websites for finding your denomination’s statement on the death penalty; and
- Additional information and lists of websites and resources for further study.
