It's simple: we can have different views without hurting each other.
Take a stand. Join with your fellow Americans from all across the political spectrum, in agreeing that violence — around any election or any of our democratic processes — is not for us.
Can you get your friends, neighbors, and leaders -- from elected officials to local business owners to faith leaders -- to agree as well?
This pledge comes from the American Friends Service Committee, a Quaker organization devoted to service, development, and peace programs throughout the world. Their work is based on the belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. Click here.
Here is an example of a statement made by faith leaders. It was written with the 2020 elections in mind but its message is, and will continue to be, applicable. You can use its inspiring language to address this topic in your faith community. It comes from The Washington Interfaith Staff Community (WISC), which is a network of over 70 Washington offices of national religious bodies and faith-based organizations, encompassing Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and Humanist faiths. Click here.
Here is a #ShineOnTheVote pledge that was also written for 2020 but includes six calls that apply to all our elections. It comes from +Peace, a peacebuilding campaign platform.
We call for a free, fair & transparent election process.
Our votes count & must all be counted.
We expect our civic, faith, media, community & elected leaders to not incite violence but lead with dialogue and empathy.
We commit to respecting the results of a free and fair election.
We stand against all forms of violence from State & non-state actors.
As diverse as we are, we stand united as Americans knowing that we have the power to build peace no matter the outcome of the 2020 elections. Click Here.