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Ohio's Death Penalty: Reforms, Repentance & Repeal

Community Issues Fourm Special Lenten Series
March 13, 20,& 27, April 10

How much thought have you given to the death penalty? 

Did you know that in 2007 the American Bar Association found that Ohio's death penalty system failed in 93% of its established protocols for a fair and accurate system? 

Did you know Ohio has come close to executing an innocent man six times? 

Do you know how the death penalty affects the families of the victims?

Have you considered that Jesus was executed?
 

During Lent, Christ Church Cathedral is expanding its well-established Community Issues Forums with a series of discussions on the death penalty in Ohio, its enforcement, consequences, wrongful convictions, victims, possible reform and a religious reflection on the execution of citizens by the government. Presented at noon in the Forum Room and in partnership with the Ohioans to Stop Executions (OTSE) and the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center (IJPC). 

No reservations are required unless you are interested in purchasing a box lunch for $5.50. For more information and to reserve a box lunch, please contact Ed Burdell

Schedule 

Thursday, March 20, Noon 
Sister Alice Gerdeman, coordinator, IJPC 
In the second part of the series, Sister Gerdeman will discuss the collateral damage inflicted by the death penalty upon families of victims and the convicted, as well as prison staff and their families.

Thursday, March 27, Noon 
The Rev. Canon Will Mebane, Board Chair, OTSE 
The conversation continues as the Rev. Mebane presents a theological perspective of the death penalty from the unique perspective of someone who is both a clergyperson and a leader of the statewide repeal movement.

Thursday, April 10, Noon 
Nathan Ruggles, Peace Program coordinator, IJPC 
At this closing dialogue session, Ruggles will conduct a dialogue about the issues with the death penalty that have been presented. Be sure to take this opportunity to share your