The Sacred Ground of Protests & Faithful Resistance

Faith Organizers Kelley Fox and Terry Williams talk about protests within a faith context, exploring their first protests & outlining why the freedom to challenge authority is a sacred right we must defend. In addition to discussing the new wave of anti-protest bills targeting Ohio activists, Kelley and Terry talk candidly about the need for protester support & the role faith communities can play in supporting the voices of oppressed communities.

Links to discussed content: 

• UMC Protest at the 2019 Special General Conference: https://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/protest-at-methodists-gathering-in-st-louis/html_f8b0185f-53df-5033-9790-e31e75b7febe.html 
• "Protect Ohio Repro Organizers" Legal Support Fundraiser: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/protect-ohio-repro-organizers1 
• "Protest While You Can" Rallies on April 10th: https://fb.me/e/VdmzgWc2 
• Why I (Kelley Fox) Testified Against an Anti-Protest Bill: https://www.ohiorcrc.org/blog/why-i-testified-against-an-anti-protest-bill 
• Statement of Solidarity to Protect Repro Organizers: https://www.ohiorcrc.org/blog/power-to-the-people-our-statement-of-solidarity-to-protect-repro-organizers 

Music by Korbin Jones