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Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde refused to apologize after delivering a sermon at the National Cathedral that criticized Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ and immigration policies, calling for compassion and mercy for marginalized groups.

Trump responded by attacking Budde on Truth Social, labeling her a "Radical Left hard line Trump hater."

Budde, known for prior criticism of Trump, said she stands by her message and has received both support and threats.

She emphasized the need for dignity and respect in public discourse to counter the "culture of contempt."

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[–] Limonene@lemmy.world 130 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Let me make one final plea, Mr. President. Millions have put their trust in you and, as you told the nation yesterday, you have felt the providential hand of a loving God. In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian and transgender children in Democratic, Republican, and Independent families, some who fear for their lives. The people who pick our crops and clean our office buildings; who labor in poultry farms and meat packing plants; who wash the dishes after we eat in restaurants and work the night shifts in hospitals. They…may not be citizens or have the proper documentation. But the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals. They pay taxes and are good neighbors. They are faithful members of our churches and mosques, synagogues, gurudwaras and temples. I ask you to have mercy, Mr. President, on those in our communities whose children fear that their parents will be taken away. And that you help those who are fleeing war zones and persecution in their own lands to find compassion and welcome here. Our God teaches us that we are to be merciful to the stranger, for we were all once strangers in this land. May God grant us the strength and courage to honor the dignity of every human being, to speak the truth to one another in love and walk humbly with each other and our God for the good of all people. Good of all people in this nation and the world. Amen

(This is the end of the sermon, the part that addresses Trump. I couldn't find the full text.)

[–] magic_lobster_party@fedia.io 83 points 1 year ago

The world is truly turning to hell when even the message ” please have mercy for all people” is too radical.

[–] Frozengyro@lemmy.world 61 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yup definitely a radical left hard line trump hater. /s

If someone feels that is true, then turns around and threatens this woman or believes she needs to be reported, they need to seriously take a closer look at themselves.

[–] qprimed@lemmy.ml 26 points 1 year ago

I firmly believe introspection is not a defining quality of your average trump supporter. typically, the only concerns seem to be: "how afraid do I feel", "how much money can I get" and "how much can state power hurt the 'other'..."

[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago

they need to seriously take a closer look at themselves.

Americans not being able to look at themselves critically is how we got here.

Apparently we Americans need a much harsher, more personal and painful lesson before we learn to treat everyone with respect and change our priorities.

It's looking like we're going to go through a dark period before this happens, if it ever happens.