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4th Principle of Peacemaking: Peacemaking Views Human Suffering as Sacred
Suffering is an inevitable part of mortal existence that can be redemptive when we allow it to draw us closer to God and to each other. Peacemaking requires that we be willing both to suffer voluntarily for just causes and to alleviate the suffering of others wherever possible. In both cases, we emulate the Savior himself. For those to whom we cannot provide relief, we bear witness to their suffering, mourn with them in solidarity, and persistently shine a light on the causes of that suffering. MWEG’s Fourth Principle of Peacemaking “Blessed be God . . . the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort: who comforteth us…
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Welcome! About Us
Welcome to Mormon Women for Ethical Government. This group was born of desire, frustration, and hope — the desire to act, the frustration that comes from feeling directionless and alone in our efforts, and the hope that, working together, we can actually make a difference. There is strength in numbers and power in organization, and so we have created this space where we can come together to share our ideas and our plans of action, coordinate our efforts, and support one another in our call for a return to honor, decency, and ethics in our government and social institutions. We believe we were created to act and not be acted…
