The scriptures teach that the earth is a living being. Whether figurative or not, the earth experiences what we do as individuals—a baptism by water, a baptism by fire, a day of redemption, and a new, celestialized body. Therefore, it is the earth itself that cries to the Lord when the blood of the saints is spilt. As Enoch learned, And it came to pass that Enoch looked upon the earth; and he heard a voice from the bowels thereof, saying: Wo, wo is me, the mother of men; I am pained, I am weary, because of the wickedness of my children. When shall I rest, and be cleansed from the filthiness which is gone forth out of me? When will my Creator sanctify me, that I may rest, and righteousness for a season abide upon my face? (Moses 7:48)