Organizing Christian Congregations to Stand Up for Democracy
RISE UP! Easter Sunday Action
Strike Back by Prioritizing Democratic Values and Moral Authority
“ This gives Democrats a big opportunity. Pro-democracy movements that claim the mantle of moral authority and show care and solidarity in the face of plunder and violence can have an impact. In fact, even a relatively tiny percentage of the population –often just 3.5%, according to the political scientist Erica Chenoweth’s study of successful civil resistance movements—can make a difference if they mobilize on behalf of democratic values in situations of tyranny.
Creating a big-tent opposition movement that includes progressive faith traditions and organized labor —two sectors of civil society that privilege values-guided action— would be key. Individuals can refuse to betray others, deciding not to stay silent and hide away as rights vanish and abuses are perpetrated. As some people disappear, being visible on behalf of others becomes even more important..”
— Ruth Ben-Ghiat, https://lucid.substack.com/p/we-are-living-through-moral-collapse 3/16/25
