195th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Blessed Are the Peacemakers
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Oct 7, 2025 
In this talk, Gary E. Stevenson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, explores the profound theme of peacemaking. He emphasizes that true peacemaking starts in our hearts and homes, offering personal anecdotes and modern examples. Stevenson discusses how children naturally express kindness and shares the story of an imam and pastor working together to foster interfaith understanding. He concludes with a practical three-step plan to cultivate peace in our lives, urging courage and Christlike leadership in our relationships.
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Start Peace Within
- Peacemaking begins in the heart and then expands to homes, neighborhoods, and communities.
- Gary E. Stevenson links personal change to broader societal peace through deliberate practice and example.
Childlike Peacemaking Traits
- Children show innate peacemaking inclinations like sharing, forgiveness, and inclusion.
- The gospel nurtures these divine traits and knits them into lasting character.
Family Kindness Experiment
- A family responded to a grumpy adult by deliberately answering with consistent kindness and service.
- Their experiment thawed cold exchanges and produced lasting friendship and joy.
