From the Clergy Consultation Service on Abortion to the modern day struggle for intersectional reproductive freedom, religious voices have been at the forefront of fights that matter for generations. We’re here to amplify essential voices, tell stories that often go unheard, and lift up the holy and healing work of faithfully pro-choice activists like you.
Episodes
Friday Apr 09, 2021
The Sacred Ground of Protests & Faithful Resistance
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Friday Apr 09, 2021
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
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