Principles of Ethical Government: Minority Rights

Mormon Women for Ethical Government’s Principles of Ethical Government (2)(b) states:

(b) Special care should be taken to protect the rights of the minority from undue infringement by the majority (see Exodus 23:2 and Proverbs 31:8-9).

Every human is a child of Heavenly Parents and must be treated with respect and love. There are religious and ethical foundations for ensuring that minority rights are safeguarded and that the
agency, growth, and potential of all of God’s children are consequently protected.

Resisting oppression lifts all members of society. Because living in and perpetuating structures that oppress minorities harms souls, safeguarding the rights of minorities enables the growth and potential of all of God’s children.

This document outlines methods and resources to accomplish these goals. It also includes thought questions, ways to take action, and ideas for teaching these principles to children.

Read the individual pages by clicking on the images below, or download the entire four-page document here.