Proclaim Peace
Welcome to the Proclaim Peace podcast! Co-hosts Jennifer Thomas, Co-Executive Director at Mormon Women for Ethical Government and Patrick Mason, Professor at Utah State University, explore a peaceful reading of the Book of Mormon by talking with guest experts who show us how to create peace in turbulent times. Subscribe to the show on YouTube or your favorite listening app and follow along at https://www.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/ for show notes and more resources.
Proclaim Peace
The Call for Peacemakers in a Polarized Political Environment with Judge Thomas Griffith
On this episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hosts Jennifer and Patrick are joined by Judge Thomas Griffith to delve into the topic of politics and its impact on peace. They discuss how political rhetoric, especially during election years, can disrupt our sense of peace. Despite the intense reporting on political polarization, they explore how we can navigate these challenges to promote peace in our lives and communities. Join them as they tackle this important aspect of peacemaking.
[00:02:14] Political polarization and hope.
[00:03:29] Perception Gap and Polarization.
[00:08:56] Politics and government transitions.
[00:12:31] Associating peace with building Zion.
[00:15:08] The importance of the rule of law.
[00:19:01] Societal Flourishing and the Rule of Law.
[00:22:38] Principles of government.
[00:30:11] The importance of consent and equality.
[00:33:40] Being informed as a citizen.
[00:37:23] American democracy challenges.
[00:43:07] Latter-day Saints' role in unity.
[00:45:48] Constitutional government and moderation.
[00:50:24] The Constitution creates new citizens.
[00:53:01] Bargaining over liberty and equality.
[00:57:26] Creating a multicultural society.
[01:01:32] Embracing the true nature of things.
For full show notes and transcript, visit https://www.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/proclaim-peace