Posted on 01/21/2025 10:53:17 AM PST by Ennis85
During the National Prayer Service for President Donald Trump at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, the Episcopal Bishop delivering her prayer called on Trump to show "mercy" to those "who are scared now," specifically those who identify as LGBTQ or are illegal immigrants. Her service sounded more like a missive for a dying nation than a celebration of a new leader.
The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde called repeatedly for "unity" in America as Trump's term begins, though she seemed to be talking more to Trump directly than to any of his opponents. Budde said that it is "incumbent upon us to speak the truth" as she called for a "commitment to unity that incorporates diversity." Two of Trump's first executive orders eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the federal level and reversed Biden's gender orders, bringing biological reality and common sense back to policy on women, girls, and education.
"Let me make one final plea, Mr. President," Budde said, "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," she went on. "And the people, the people who pick our crops and clean our office buildings, who labor in poultry farms and meatpacking 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, wadara, 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," Budde went on. "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 ot walk humbly with one another and out God for the good of all people, for the good of all people in this nation and the world." She concluded with an Amen.
She added in the speech that there has been too much contempt in the country and that disagreements have become too harsh. Budde’s about page describes her as “an advocate and organizer in support of justice concerns, including racial equity, gun violence prevention, immigration reform, the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons, and the care of creation.”
Trump responded to the speech, asking the press, "What did you think?" and added that it was "not too exciting."
In June 2020, Budde previously said, "We need to replace President Trump," amid the George Floyd protests when she was asked what her message to Trump was. The Washington National Cathedral was used for the interfaith event and Budde was chosen as one of the religious figures who would preach to Trump as well as other political figures.
Never understood the concept of making churches tax-exempt in the first place. As long as a church isn’t singled-out.
Trump’s our middle finger to these jackals
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I long for the day those jackals are rewarded with something a lot more painful than the middle finger!
PRIORITIES FIRST.
Illegal immigrants who are violent criminals marauding in the streets should be targeted and removed. Gang members, drug dealers, violent criminals, thieves, drug kingpins, rapists, homeless, welfare bums... Send them back where they came from.
However, I believe that if you came across because of the stupidity of the previous administrations and you’re earning a living in the US and demonstrate the ability to be a productive member of American Society. Then you’ve earned deference. I think it’s a mistake to punish people for the democrats mistakes. The world is black and white but we have to exercise judgement in the grey. Temper your justice with mercy.
Now you know where all our problems come from compare religion to communism let me know what the difference is there is none
That’ll be a day!
All I heard her say was “my church needs to be taxed.”
What a parody of a ‘church.’
FU fag playing Bishop sicko
Beyondthepalians.
That was incredibly tacky and rude of her.
MAGA doesn’t abide in falsehoods, Ms Budde.
And you cannot be a pastor, elder, bishop, or deacon, by Scripture.
I think it’s a mistake to punish people for the democrats mistakes
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That’s a valid point to be considered. Thanks.
The DUmmies are gloating over it.
They said he was *seething*.
Pres. Trump: “Let me think about it.... naw!”
“Who selected her to speak? Bad choice.”
That’s the “church” they always use.
That’s the officiate at that church.
Still ... her feelings about Trump aren’t a secret, so adjustments should’ve been made.
BUT ... DEMOCRAT “Amy Klobuchar Chair is of the bipartisan and bicameral Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the 60th Presidential Inauguration.”
I’m not saying she had anything to do with sabotaging the prayer service, but ...
Buddy reportedly lives in a multi million dollar mansion with 5 empty bedrooms in Washington DC. Perhaps a governor could send a bus to this address. I’m sure she would welcome these immigrants with open arms.
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