"Clergy showed up not just with humanitarian work but with their bodies, their preaching, their prayers, their public presence and their institutional credibility. Ministers organized rapid response networks."
"Our robes, our collars, our candles and the sometimes ancient words of our prayers are not incidental to this work. They are the work."
"My faith and the model I find in Jesus Christ compel me to show up, act up and speak up against the lies of nationalism and authoritarianism."
"You need us in this fight, and not just for our buildings or our mailing lists."
Clergy have become active participants in resistance against federal agents targeting communities, particularly since January 2025. They engage not only in humanitarian efforts but also in direct action, using their presence and faith to support those affected. Faith leaders, including ministers, priests, and imams, have organized rapid response networks and positioned themselves as witnesses to injustice. Their roles are essential in the broader progressive movement, as their faith and institutional credibility provide unique contributions to the fight against nationalism and authoritarianism.
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