Wisconsin voters approved this advisory question on the November 7, 2006 ballot:

Should the death penalty be enacted in the State of Wisconsin for cases involving a person who is convicted of first-degree intentional homicide, if the conviction is supported by DNA evidence?

The Wisconsin Council of Churches has prepared a variety of resources which may be useful as you and your local church consider ways to discuss the death penalty question.  They include: (click to view)

We encourage you to consider hosting an adult forum in your local church to discuss the death penalty referendum, or to join with other churches in your community to host a community-wide event.

Educational Resource Packet

The Council has published a comprehensive resource packet on the death penalty advisory referendum topic called the Educational Resource Packet for Wisconsin Congregations.  It includes:

• 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.