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In this episode, Jennifer and Patrick welcome Chad Ford to discuss Christ-led peacemaking in the wake of the U.S. presidential election.

Post-truth denotes “circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion” than one’s personal belief.

Campaign promises of mass deportations and halting refugee resettlement do not align with principles of ethical government.

We acknowledge with gratitude the government employees, poll workers, and volunteers who made this familiar process fair.

A group of electors called the Electoral College makes the final choice for U.S. president and vice president.

We condemn political violence — it is unacceptable in any form. It threatens our way of life and undermines the strength of our country.

Use your vote to protect peace. Peaceful societies are characterized by optimism, economic development, cooperation, stability, hopefulness.

Does faith have a role to play in politics? In a democracy, it does. Religious freedom is a cornerstone of our democracy.

Jen and Patrick discuss what the Book of Mormon teaches us about choosing peaceful leadership in light of the U.S. presidential election.

Contact your members of Congress and ask them to publicly commit to accepting the election results regardless of the outcome.

We have the opportunity to elect officials who reflect values we hold dear. Through our votes, we choose our nation's political environment.

In this episode Jennifer and Patrick are joined by peace scholar Elray Henriksen to dive into the "war chapters" of the Book of Mormon.

A principled voter asks: Does this candidate value freedom? We enjoy civil liberties and political rights and must uphold those freedoms.

A principled voter asks: Does this candidate value equality? Democracy puts equality into practice.

By removing the checks and balances that are a fundamental part of our democracy, Project 2025 seeks to shift the balance of power.

A principled voter asks: Does this candidate preserve democracy? In democratic systems, power and authority flow from the people.

A principled voter asks: Does this candidate promote unity or division? Democracies rely on cooperation and shared vision to function.

In this episode of Proclaim Peace, Jennifer and Patrick share their recent presentation from the Faith Matters Restore gathering.

This article is part of our Principled Voter series . Does principle matter more than policy? In a democracy, it does.  "Always vote for...

A principled voter asks: Is this candidate prepared? They vote to “hire” candidates who are prepared and serious about public service.