Straight White American Jesus Weekly Roundup: MAGA 2.0 and Bishop Mariann Budde's Plea to Trump
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Jan 24, 2025 The political landscape is charged as Trump claims a divine mandate following his recent inauguration. Bishop Mariann Budde passionately pleads for compassion toward marginalized communities, highlighting the crisis faced by LGBTQ+ youth and immigrants. The discussion touches on Trump's controversial executive orders, including changes to immigration and pardons for January 6th insurrectionists. Amid a climate of political chaos, listeners are encouraged to engage in local politics and community resilience while navigating the complexities of ideological divides.
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Dinner with the Bishop
- Brad Onishi recounts having dinner with Bishop Marianne Budde after a D.C. conference.
- He describes her as soft-spoken, inclusive, and genuinely interested in others.
Separation of Church and State
- The National Cathedral took over planning the inaugural prayer service to prevent partisan interference.
- This allowed Bishop Budde to speak truth to power without presidential influence.
Mercy as Enemy
- Bishop Budde's plea for mercy was met with hostility from MAGA world, including calls for her deportation.
- This reveals the state of the country where Christian leaders asking for mercy are considered enemies.