On Thursday, Mormon Women for Ethical Government released the following statement "with regard to the silencing, denigration and abuse of women":
"As Mormon Women for Ethical Government, we assert without equivocation that the silencing, denigration, and abuse of women are heinous offenses which must never be condoned or ignored. Our former prophet, President Gordon B. Hinckley stated: 'We condemn most strongly abusive behavior in any form. No man who abuses his wife or children is worthy to be a member in good standing in this Church. The abuse of one’s spouse and children is a most serious offense before God.' We stand with all women and hold in the highest regard those who seek help or counsel when they are being harmed in any way. These women must be heard and they must be believed."
https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900 ... women.html
Never heard of them, who are they?
Mormon Women for Ethical Government is self-described as a "nonpartisan group dedicated to the ideals of decency, honor, accountability, transparency, and justice in governing. We are faithful, peaceful, and proactive. We are both watchdogs and activists, guided by our discipleship to Jesus Christ and His teachings. Our goal is to oppose unlawful and/or unethical proceedings and to promote positive change." The private organization is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but its members "fully, sustain, honor, and support" the LDS Church's doctrines and leaders, according to its website.
My irony meter just exploded....
Their website:
https://www.mormonwomenforethicalgovern ... use-women/
Under their section “Tips For Effective Action”
Grab Your Phone and Call
Since in-person meetings aren’t always possible, call your senators Bishops and representatives Stake Presidents often, even daily when needed. Calls are what your congressmen and congresswomen Area Authorities pay attention to most. (With letters/postcards and emails/online petitions coming in at second and third, respectively.) Every day, the senior staff and senator/representative General Authority get a report of the three most-called-about topics for the day at each office and how many people said what about each topic.
Obvious amendments are mine, done for demonstration of the ironic nature of how this group advocates people operate...