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Episcopal Bishop's Inaugural Sermon Criticizing Trump Draws Sharp Reactions

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's plea for mercy toward marginalized groups during Trump's inaugural prayer service has sparked polarized responses from political and religious communities.

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TOPSHOT - Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde speaks during the National Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 21, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde used her sermon at President Trump's inaugural prayer service to call for mercy for LGBTQ+ individuals and undocumented immigrants, referencing fears stemming from Trump's policies.
  • Trump criticized Budde on his Truth Social platform, calling her a 'Radical Left hard line Trump hater' and demanding an apology, which Budde has declined to give.
  • Faith leaders and progressive Christians praised Budde's sermon as a courageous act of 'speaking truth to power,' while conservative critics accused her of politicizing a religious event.
  • Budde defended her remarks as grounded in Christian teachings on mercy and compassion, emphasizing her hope for unity despite the divisive reactions to her sermon.
  • The Episcopal Church expressed support for Budde, highlighting her appeal to Christian values, while noting the broader decline in church attendance and the challenges facing mainline Protestant denominations.