Kansas Faith Community to Rep. Sharice Davids: Lead the Call for Ceasefire in the Face of Palestinian Genocide

Faith Leaders collectively assembled at the altar as Dr. Williams recites demands to an empty chair representative of Sharice Davids. (Defender Photo/Lynnie Holl) Prairie Village, KS – On Saturday March 9th, faith leaders and community organizers from across the region convened a historic public assembly to send a direct message: Representative Sharice Davids must call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The assembly, driven by the urgent need to address israel’s ongoing genocide that has already claimed over 30,000 Palestinian lives in less than six months, represents a diverse coalition demanding action and accountability. Community members gathered in unity, listening to faith leaders of various creeds share powerful testimonies and calls to action. Pastor Jennifer Thomas of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America led the hour-long assembly, alongside speakers such as Maha Odah from Al-Hadaf KC, Saaliha Khan, Rabbi Moti Rieber and Imam Hanif Khalil. Background For nearly five months, community members have been calling for Representative Sharice Davids to call for a ceasefire and an end to the genocide of Palestinian people. Following October 7th, Sharice Davids not only failed to mention the brutality being inflicted on the Palestinians, but also amplified her allegiance to israel. In a statement...