As people of faith from many traditions, the Oklahoma Faith Network is bound together by a shared commitment to the inherent worth of every human being, the call to love our neighbors, and the moral responsibility to protect those who are most vulnerable.
We grieve and condemn the killing of Renee Nicole Good. Her death is a devastating loss and reflects a profound moral failure. No policy, practice, or government agency is justified when its actions result in the loss of human life and the spread of fear within already-marginalized communities. We mourn with her loved ones and honor her memory by speaking plainly about what has occurred.
We also reject and stand in opposition to the actions and practices of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that rely on intimidation, dehumanization, and violence. Our faith traditions teach us that every person possesses inherent dignity. Systems that treat people as disposable or expendable violate the ethical commitments shared across our religious communities.
Even in our grief and anger, we affirm that our response must be grounded in peaceful and nonviolent action. We call on people of faith and conscience to engage in prayerful witness, public accountability, and sustained advocacy that seeks justice without perpetuating harm. Silence is not an option, but neither is violence.
We urge communities across Oklahoma to stand together - to protect immigrant families, to demand transparency and accountability, and to work toward policies rooted in dignity, compassion, and justice. Our faith traditions call us not only to believe these values, but to live them in public and courageous ways.
With deep gratitude for your service and solidarity,
Tim Atkins
President, Oklahoma Faith Network