About this episode

The episode discusses the efforts to abolish the death penalty in Ohio, featuring Pastor Joel Shenk who signed a letter advocating for its abolition.

Ohioans to Stop Executions is the organization leading the effort to abolish capital punishment. The organization recently released a letter to the state legislature signed by dozens of faith leaders representing more than 15 denominations statewide who believe the death penalty serves no moral purpose. My guest is one the signers on the letter, Pastor Joel Shenk of the Toledo Mennonite Church.

People in this episode

Host: London Mitchell

Guest: Pastor Joel Shenk

Topics covered

• death penalty
• capital punishment
• faith leaders
• morality
• advocacy

Keywords

• death penalty
• capital punishment
• Ohio
• faith leaders
• abolition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ohioans to Stop Executions, Toledo Mennonite Church

Places: Ohio

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