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.)
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM MWEG ON THE JAN 6 COMMISSION
On Jan. 6, 2021, violent insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol with the stated intent to subvert the democratically manifested will of the American people and stop the peaceful transition of power.
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These unprecedented events caused irreparable harm. Amid the throng of insurrectionists, several lost their lives and hundreds were injured. Slow law enforcement and military response exposed national security risks, fractured citizens' trust, and weakened our nation.
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Yesterday the Capitol was the site of a quieter and perhaps more lasting assault. Rejecting good faith efforts on the part of Democratic leadership to construct a bipartisan investigative commission, GOP leadership and 35 senators effectually sided with the insurrectionists.
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@mattdizwhitlock Quick reminder: our faith has a lay clergy & spiritual credentialing isn't a thing. Messages of faith aren't legitimized through attendance in 1 hour classes in HS (you) or by earning 2 Masters and a PhD from the prestigious Union Seminary (@ReverendWarnock) 1/8
People of good faith have a right to share their beliefs regardless. God doesn’t care about degrees. And disqualifying someone from political service because your interpretation of their beliefs doesn’t align with yours is an act of bad faith. Both religiously and politically 2/8
This pernicious technique has regularly been applied to members of our own faith. It is toxic. But perhaps worse, it has historically been used to disqualify Black Americans. It was regularly used against MLK. 3/8
You've heard of #QAnon. But do you know what it's all about? 1/4
So why has QAnon amassed a following? Its believers feel disenfranchised & think they're insiders in an information war. It harnesses fears and creates a sense of community. Some women link their maternal call to protect the innocent with Q's anti-child-trafficking messaging. 2/4
QAnon IS dangerous. Followers have been arrested for violence and have spread racist/anti-Semitic rhetoric. Q has hindered human rights/public health efforts by perpetuating myths. QAnon erodes a sense of shared truth and values, causing cynicism, division, and disengagement. 3/4
It's as simple as this:
"Hey Stacy, I was just wanting to check in. I remember you had moved over the summer. Did you get your voter registration updated? This link will help you check your registration. p2a.co/XxqPyzb/voter-…
I just checked mine too!"
You can also call up your old college roommate who says "politics isn't for me" and talk about the issues that matter to you. Help them see how policy impacts their lives and those around them. Do they care about education policy? Clean air? Racial injustice?
Talk to them.
Thanks @LizMair! Exciting to see MWEG in the New York Times.
For the first time in our lives, women of our faith have the opportunity to have an impact in a national election create a more expansive political environment within our communities. nytimes.com/2020/10/02/opi…
Executive Director, @EmmaMWEG, said “While our members fall all over the political spectrum, we have found that many continue to become more frustrated with rhetoric and policies from this president’s administration and how it doesn’t match their values.”
Being frustrated with our political system is simply not enough. Our #GrowYourVote toolkit is explicitly designed to help you amplify your voice and find other principled voters in your communities. Sometimes democracy is easy, right now it is hard. mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/grow-your-vote
Are you tired of scrolling on here and reading another of the same hot takes of last night's debate? We get it. We find that too many of us disengage from real action during times of information overload. So we have a way to help channel your anxiety over election season....
Follow the directions and watch your political power grow.
Our guide is filled with resources to identify people you know who need a last-minute reminder to register to vote or *update* registration (we're lookin at you, college kids). We will provide ideas for effective social media engagement and how to partner within your community.