Summary
Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal bishop at the Washington National Cathedral, directly confronted Donald Trump during his inaugural prayer service, urging him to show compassion for marginalized groups.
She criticized his policies on LGBTQ rights, mass deportations, and immigration, calling for mercy toward undocumented immigrants and children fearing family separation.
Trump dismissed the sermon as “not too exciting,” while his supporters condemned Budde’s remarks as inappropriate.
Budde’s bold address marked the first public challenge to Trump’s agenda during his second term.
They are exactly appropriate. When the Reverend is calling you out, you’re supposed to fucking listen. These dudes are all about hierarchies and traditions until it doesnt suit them.
I think he said “not too exciting” because he didn’t hear a word she said. Maybe he quickly perked up if “Mr. President” made it through his ears, but I doubt she kept his attention for long because the title wasn’t included in praise.
She’s very brave, and I honestly wish I could shake her hand. I don’t know about Episcopalians, but for many faiths being a Bishop is just as much a political position as anything else.
I thought christianity was sexist and doesn’t allow women to be bishops
Which Christianity?
I dunno i come from an atheist region and am largely uneducated on any religions
Yeah I don’t subscribe to any religion, but it helps to know who it is trying to break everything and hurt people
