DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 23, 2020) — One Human Family QCA (OHF) will offer two non-violence trainings and scenario discussions on Zoom in advance of the November 3 elections: Monday, October 26, 7PM, and Tuesday, October 27, 2PM. Register for one of the trainings by e-mailing richdhendricks@msn.com.
“Everyone must stand united in favor of fair and free elections in this United States of America,” says Rev Rich Hendricks, co-founder of OHF. “Let us be proactive in our love by learning the art of non-violent protest and how to use, if necessary, civil disobedience to oppose an unjust regime.”
The first half of the trainings will focus on the history and practicalities of non-violence and civil disobedience. The second half of the trainings will be a discussion about taking action in the event that President Donald Trump refuses to accept the results of the 2020 elections.
As Dr Matthew Coomber says, “While we do not expect that this problem will arise, we are aware of concerted efforts being made to delegitimize our election process — including by some elected officials. Therefore, as faith leaders, we feel a responsibility to help the greater community to be prepared to respond in both meaningful and effective ways.”
OHF seeks to cooperate and coordinate with other local organizations in the event such a rally and prayer vigil become necessary. One suggestion that has been put forward as a first response is a “Pro-Constitution Rally and Prayer Vigil.” This would be a massive response by the people here locally in favor of allowing the vote to have the full force and effect of law under the United States Constitution.
All people of good will interested in fair and free elections are invited to participate in the trainings.
