Thread by @mormonweg

Regarding the confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh, our Founders have written a message for broader MWEG community. Highlights in this thread or read the full remarks here: facebook.com/mormonweg/

Some have asked why #MWEG engaged so publicly in this particular battle. We did not see this as a contest between Republicans & Democrats or between conservatism or liberalism. We reject the notion that every engagement in the civic sphere be driven by partisan motives.

We engaged out of a desire to protect the legitimacy of the #SupremeCourt. And we engaged because of our conviction that sexual assault allegations should be taken very seriously and investigated thoroughly.

So where do we go from here?

It may be tempting, in this moment, to respond with contempt, disgust, or even rage. But we can’t. This does not mean that we are advocating for neutrality in the face of injustice or timidity in the face of oppression.

We will act according to the teachings of Jesus Christ. We hope to follow the footsteps of other giants who also embraced peace and non-violence--like Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who were filled with righteous indignation and yet still preached and practiced love.

Some women may feel too angry or anguished to take up arms to wage peace. We honor the individual needs of all.

But, in the meantime, we intend to march forward, and we’ll keep circling back until everyone feels strong enough, healed enough, or hopeful enough to rejoin us.

During #ldsconf #ElderHolland taught "Jesus is asking us to be instruments of his grace” and “ambassadors of Christ” in the great “ministry of reconciliation.” “The Healer of every wound, he who rights every wrong, asks us to labor with him in the daunting task of peacemaking.”

We encourage you all to read the Letter from Birmingham Jail by Dr. King as an example of the style of peacemaking we hope to continue. africa.upenn.edu/Articles_Gen/L…

Ok, wow, that’s enough for now.

BRB with more info on our efforts for voter participation opportunities.

Hint: We need YOUR help.

(DM us if you are interested or want to learn how you can get involved.)