Prepare for Peacemaking
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In our hearts, minds, congregations, and communities
Principles of Peacemaking
1. Peacemaking is proactive and courageous.Â
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2. Peacemaking seeks to unify instead of divide.
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3. Peacemaking demands great tolerance for people and none for injustice.
4. Peacemaking views human suffering as sacred.
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5. Peacemaking chooses love instead of hate.
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6. Peacemaking believes that ultimate peace is not only possible, but sure.
MWEG has adapted the six principles of nonviolence for our organization, with a focus on actively making peace and following the example of Jesus Christ. These principles guide and inform our work, including the resource provided below.
Learn more about our principles of peacemaking.
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Learn & Teach
Additional Peacemaking Resources
We have created resources and tools to help you implement the ideals of peacemaking in your life and to teach others about these ideas and skills.
Lessons on Peacemaking: Practical Peacemaking Slide Presentation
We have created a slideshow you can use, in conjunction with this handout  (also linked below), to lead a discussion on building peacemaking skills.Â
Lessons on Peacemaking: Peacemaking Through Media Literacy Slide Presentation
We have created a slideshow you can use, in conjunction with this handout  (also linked below), to lead a discussion on building peacemaking skills.Â
Lessons on Peacemaking: Peacemaking for Littles
We have created a simple lesson for teaching little ones some basic but powerful  peacemaking skills.Â
Listen
Listen to our Podcast, "Proclaim Peace: The Book of Mormon for Peacemakers"
Join us as we explore The Book of Mormon as a resource for peacemaking. We'll be talking with guest experts who share their insights on how we can all create peace in an increasingly contentious world.
Watch on Youtube, or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you like to listen.
Watch
Watch speakers from past MWEG events discuss and teach on topics including the principles of peacemaking and specific ways we can apply those principles.
