Sheldon was the founding pastor of Central Congregational Church in Topeka, Kansas, and would often first share his stories with his congregation. He received his education at Brown University and Andover Theological Seminary.

Sheldon is known as one of the foremost leaders of the Social Gospel movement, which focused on the practicalities of Christian life and less on the doctrinal traditions of religion. He was passionate about equality for minorities, fair treatment for Jews and Catholics, and was great a supporter of women’s rights. He was also a vegetarian throughout his life, and spoke out against cruel treatment of animals in the circus.

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