Bishop Mariann Budde tells NPR 'I won't apologize' for sermon addressing Trump

[C_Clayton_Jones]

‘Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde joined NPR's All Things Considered on Wednesday to discuss her hope President Trump's new administration would show compassion toward vulnerable communities following a sermon she made on Tuesday. "I decided to ask him as gently as I could to have mercy," Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, said of her plea to Trump, telling All Things Considered, "how dangerous it is to speak of people in these broad categories, and particularly immigrants, as all being criminals or transgender children somehow being dangerous."

"To be united as a country with so many riches of diversity, we need mercy. We need compassion. We need empathy. And rather than list that as a broad category, as you heard me say, I decided to make an appeal to the president." Her appearance on All Things Considered comes after a prayer service at Washington's National Cathedral, during which the bishop spoke directly to President Trump, who was seated in the front row alongside Vice President Vance.

"Let me make one final plea, Mr. President," Budde said in her sermon, which lasted 15 minutes. "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," Budde said, turning her gaze towards the president.

Trump and his allies quickly criticized the bishop's remarks, with one Republican congressman saying that the American-born Budde should be "added to the deportation list."’

https://www.npr.org/2025/01/22/nx-s1-5270918/bishop-mariann-edgar-budde-trump-interview

A Republican congressman wants to ‘deport’ a US citizen – typical of the fascist right.

Needless to say, Budde’s plea for mercy and empathy was wasted on a hateful, racist, bigoted Trump.

And the Bishop has nothing to apologize for; one should never apologize for speaking the truth to fear, ignorance, and hate.

 

[Votto]

‘Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde joined NPR's All Things Considered on Wednesday to discuss her hope President Trump's new administration would show compassion toward vulnerable communities following a sermon she made on Tuesday. "I decided to ask him as gently as I could to have mercy," Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, said of her plea to Trump, telling All Things Considered, "how dangerous it is to speak of people in these broad categories, and particularly immigrants, as all being criminals or transgender children somehow being dangerous."

"To be united as a country with so many riches of diversity, we need mercy. We need compassion. We need empathy. And rather than list that as a broad category, as you heard me say, I decided to make an appeal to the president." Her appearance on All Things Considered comes after a prayer service at Washington's National Cathedral, during which the bishop spoke directly to President Trump, who was seated in the front row alongside Vice President Vance.

"Let me make one final plea, Mr. President," Budde said in her sermon, which lasted 15 minutes. "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," Budde said, turning her gaze towards the president.

Trump and his allies quickly criticized the bishop's remarks, with one Republican congressman saying that the American-born Budde should be "added to the deportation list."’

https://www.npr.org/2025/01/22/nx-s1-5270918/bishop-mariann-edgar-budde-trump-interview

A Republican congressman wants to ‘deport’ a US citizen – typical of the fascist right.

Needless to say, Budde’s plea for mercy and empathy was wasted on a hateful, racist, bigoted Trump.

And the Bishop has nothing to apologize for; one should never apologize for speaking the truth to fear, ignorance, and hate.

 

[Votto]

Bishop Marianne celebrated the decision that the mayor of Denver made for the immigration crisis.

To Address Surge In Sexual Assault, Denver Mayor Announces Mass Deportation Of Women Joggers
Crime·Nov 27, 2024 · BabylonBee.com

DENVER, CO — Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has just announced his plan to address the recent increase in sexual assaults across the city by hunting down and deporting all of the female joggers.

According to the mayor, deporting all women joggers from the city should drastically decrease the number of rapes and assaults in the city committed by Venezuelan gang members and illegal immigrants.

"We vow to deport every single female jogger who is tempting people to assault them" Johnston told reporters. "Our police are working around the clock to ensure our streets are safe from these women in leggings. No more joggers, no more crime. You're welcome, Denver."

Several Denver residents have spoken out against the planned deportations, but they were also quickly deported.

The ordinance comes several weeks after Johnston's attempt to cut down on sexual assaults by forcing all women to only run on treadmills at home, which proved ultimately ineffective as Denver is actually pretty nice outside if you're not being assaulted.

At publishing time, Johnston had announced a new measure to crack down on retail theft by closing every single store in the city.

 

[Darkwind]

It might be the first unapologetic Bishop in American history that was okay with the rape of women and children and human trafficking.

There used to be a time when religion would aid those being trafficked, but no more.

 

[SweetSue92]

‘Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde joined NPR's All Things Considered on Wednesday to discuss her hope President Trump's new administration would show compassion toward vulnerable communities following a sermon she made on Tuesday. "I decided to ask him as gently as I could to have mercy," Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, said of her plea to Trump, telling All Things Considered, "how dangerous it is to speak of people in these broad categories, and particularly immigrants, as all being criminals or transgender children somehow being dangerous."

"To be united as a country with so many riches of diversity, we need mercy. We need compassion. We need empathy. And rather than list that as a broad category, as you heard me say, I decided to make an appeal to the president." Her appearance on All Things Considered comes after a prayer service at Washington's National Cathedral, during which the bishop spoke directly to President Trump, who was seated in the front row alongside Vice President Vance.

"Let me make one final plea, Mr. President," Budde said in her sermon, which lasted 15 minutes. "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," Budde said, turning her gaze towards the president.

Trump and his allies quickly criticized the bishop's remarks, with one Republican congressman saying that the American-born Budde should be "added to the deportation list."’

https://www.npr.org/2025/01/22/nx-s1-5270918/bishop-mariann-edgar-budde-trump-interview

A Republican congressman wants to ‘deport’ a US citizen – typical of the fascist right.

Needless to say, Budde’s plea for mercy and empathy was wasted on a hateful, racist, bigoted Trump.

And the Bishop has nothing to apologize for; one should never apologize for speaking the truth to fear, ignorance, and hate.

Jesus had compassion for individuals yet never, ever condoned their sin. This "Bishop" is asking President Trump to allow LAWLESSNESS in the name of "compassion". That's not Christian.

 

[DBA]

It might be the first unapologetic Bishop in American history that was okay with the rape of women and children and human trafficking.

There used to be a time when religion would aid those being trafficked, but no more.

Politics trumps religion in the Democratic Party, even for bishops.

 

[wamose]

The lady is just too egotistical and too stupid to realize the unrighteousness of her message. This was bound to happen when you let LGBTQ infiltrate the hierarchy of a religion.

 

[Vastator]

Cool. She wants to get political? I guess it's time the IRS had a good deep look at her church, and her personal finances...

 

[Godboy]

‘Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde joined NPR's All Things Considered on Wednesday to discuss her hope President Trump's new administration would show compassion toward vulnerable communities following a sermon she made on Tuesday. "I decided to ask him as gently as I could to have mercy," Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, said of her plea to Trump, telling All Things Considered, "how dangerous it is to speak of people in these broad categories, and particularly immigrants, as all being criminals or transgender children somehow being dangerous."

"To be united as a country with so many riches of diversity, we need mercy. We need compassion. We need empathy. And rather than list that as a broad category, as you heard me say, I decided to make an appeal to the president." Her appearance on All Things Considered comes after a prayer service at Washington's National Cathedral, during which the bishop spoke directly to President Trump, who was seated in the front row alongside Vice President Vance.

"Let me make one final plea, Mr. President," Budde said in her sermon, which lasted 15 minutes. "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," Budde said, turning her gaze towards the president.

Trump and his allies quickly criticized the bishop's remarks, with one Republican congressman saying that the American-born Budde should be "added to the deportation list."’

https://www.npr.org/2025/01/22/nx-s1-5270918/bishop-mariann-edgar-budde-trump-interview

A Republican congressman wants to ‘deport’ a US citizen – typical of the fascist right.

Needless to say, Budde’s plea for mercy and empathy was wasted on a hateful, racist, bigoted Trump.

And the Bishop has nothing to apologize for; one should never apologize for speaking the truth to fear, ignorance, and hate.

We simply dont care about her thoughts on immigration, so an apology isnt necessary.

 

[sparky]

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,"

Said God created a man, and a woman , nothing else Clay

~S~

 

[Harry Dresden]

‘Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde joined NPR's All Things Considered on Wednesday to discuss her hope President Trump's new administration would show compassion toward vulnerable communities following a sermon she made on Tuesday. "I decided to ask him as gently as I could to have mercy," Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, said of her plea to Trump, telling All Things Considered, "how dangerous it is to speak of people in these broad categories, and particularly immigrants, as all being criminals or transgender children somehow being dangerous."

"To be united as a country with so many riches of diversity, we need mercy. We need compassion. We need empathy. And rather than list that as a broad category, as you heard me say, I decided to make an appeal to the president." Her appearance on All Things Considered comes after a prayer service at Washington's National Cathedral, during which the bishop spoke directly to President Trump, who was seated in the front row alongside Vice President Vance.

"Let me make one final plea, Mr. President," Budde said in her sermon, which lasted 15 minutes. "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," Budde said, turning her gaze towards the president.

Trump and his allies quickly criticized the bishop's remarks, with one Republican congressman saying that the American-born Budde should be "added to the deportation list."’

https://www.npr.org/2025/01/22/nx-s1-5270918/bishop-mariann-edgar-budde-trump-interview

A Republican congressman wants to ‘deport’ a US citizen – typical of the fascist right.

Needless to say, Budde’s plea for mercy and empathy was wasted on a hateful, racist, bigoted Trump.

And the Bishop has nothing to apologize for; one should never apologize for speaking the truth to fear, ignorance, and hate.

jones has anybody called you a dipshit today?...

 

[1srelluc]

Matthew 7:15

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Pretty much describes the "Bishop".

 

[MarcATL]

She shouldn't apologize, she was right.

 

[Godboy]

She shouldn't apologize, she was right.

The majority of the nation disagrees with you. Only a fringe minority has an issue with deportations.

 

[MarcATL]

The majority of the nation disagrees with you. Only a fringe minority has an issue with deportations.

So what? There was a time in this country when the majority agreed that slavery was a good and moral thing.

Didn't make it right.

 

[TheGreatSatan]

Budde = Demon

 

[DBA]

So what? There was a time in this country when the majority agreed that slavery was a good and moral thing.

Didn't make it right.

Let’s follow her thoughts to their logical end. If it is ok for immigrants who break the law to come into the US to be coddled and not to pay for their unlawful entry, then it is likewise ok for every person in the world to come to the US to do the same. Does this supposed “compassion” stop at that point or does it only apply to those who are currently in our country illegally?

 

[LeftofLeft]

Compassion is great but when Compassion is being exposed to facilitate drugs, rape, human trafficking, and terrorism, there is nothing wrong with taking steps to mitigate against the risk of these happening while still maintaining a level of compassion..

 

[Polishprince]

Would it have been appropriate for Rev. Franklin Graham, when doing his tremendous invocation at the inauguration, if he had spent most of the time torching Sleepy Joe for Gay Marriage and Abortion?

This prayer breakfast wasn't a political event, neither was Monday afternoon's swearing in.

For a minister, priest or rabbi to try and score political points at such an event is an embarrassment for them.

 

[DBA]

Would it have been appropriate for Rev. Franklin Graham, when doing his tremendous invocation at the inauguration, if he had spent most of the time torching Sleepy Joe for Gay Marriage and Abortion?

This prayer breakfast wasn't a political event, neither was Monday afternoon's swearing in.

For a minister, priest or rabbi to try and score political points at such an event is an embarrassment for them.

You can bet the left would have been bashing Christianity and Graham had he done so. These people are only religious when it is politically expedient.