Choose the Left

I met on Sunday night with the fledgling Washington DC chapter of Mormons for Equality and Social Justice (MESJ). To quote from their website, "Mormons for Equality and Social Justice is a grassroots organization of Latter-day Saint individuals who are “anxiously engaged” (D&C 58:27) in working for the gospel values of peace, equality, justice, and wise stewardship of the earth in a spirit of Christ-like charity and concern." Their statement of principles goes as follows: We work to end poverty in our communities and around the world. Plead the cause of the poor and the needy. (D&C 124:75) We seek justice and dignity for workers. I will be a swift witness against those that oppress the hireling. (3 Nephi 24:5) We seek equality for all, regardless of race, nationality, or creed. There should be an equality among all. (Mosiah 27:3) We defend human rights for all people. Laws should be maintained for the rights and protection of all flesh. (D&C 101:77) We stand for participatory democracy. Do your business by the voice of the people. (Mosiah 29:26) We stand against racism, gender inequity, and other forms of discrimination. Black and white, bond and free, male and female; all are alike unto God. (2 Nephi 26:33) We work for peace and an end to violence. Sue for peace to all people. (D&C 105:38) We seek wise stewardship of the earth’s resources. All things which come of the earth are to be used with judgment. (D&C 59:18, 20) Worthy causes, methinks. United Brethren will post on MESJ DC's activities.