Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde used her platform to plead for mercy for LGBTQ individuals and immigrants facing deportation during the National Prayer Service, refusing to apologize despite backlash. President Trump criticized her sermon as 'not too exciting' and 'nasty.' Budde denies being part of the radical left and aims to inspire compassion and push back against Trump's policies.
Key Points
Bishop Mariann Budde pleads for mercy for LGBTQ individuals and immigrants in her sermon at the National Prayer Service
President Trump criticizes her sermon as 'nasty' and 'not too exciting', calling her a 'Radical Left hard line Trump hater'
Budde denies being part of the radical left and aims to inspire compassion and push back against Trump's policies
Pros
Advocating for mercy and compassion for vulnerable groups like LGBTQ individuals and immigrants facing deportation
Encouraging others to speak up and push back against policies they disagree with
Cons
Receiving backlash and criticism, particularly from President Trump
Being accused of bringing church into politics in an ungracious way