The man in the White House announced Monday that God had placed him there, though he avoided placing his hand on the bible as he swore an oath.

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

"In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian and transgender children in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives.

The people who pick our crops and clean our office buildings; who labor in poultry farms and meat packing plants; who wash the dishes after we eat in restaurants and work the night shifts in hospitals —"

#BishopBudde #Trump #mercy #immigrants #migrants #LGBTQ
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[wdlindsy@toad.social]

"they may not be citizens or have the proper documentation. But the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals. They pay taxes and are good neighbors. They are faithful members of our churches and mosques, synagogues, gurudwaras, and temples.

I ask you to have mercy, Mr. President, on those in our communities whose children fear that their parents will be taken away."

#BishopBudde #Trump #mercy #bible #immigrants #migrants #LGBTQ
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[wdlindsy@toad.social]

"And that you help those that are fleeing war zones and persecution in their own lands find compassion and welcome here. Our God teaches us that we are to be merciful to the stranger, for we were all once strangers in this land."

The man's response? He has called Bishop Budde "nasty," a word he reserves for uppity women, and he demands that she apologize.

#BishopBudde #Trump #mercy #bible #immigrants #migrants #LGBTQ
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https://www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-demands-apology-from-bishop-mariann-budde-after-she-hurt-his-feelings/

[fallsmom@mastodon.coffee]

@wdlindsy

I like the suggestion I've seen here about sending her an actual "thank you" via USPS. A small thing but it would be great to see thousands of such notes arrive at the Nat'l Cathedral.

[stpborien@mastodon.world]

@wdlindsy
She should tell him, diplomatically, where to go!

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

"While so many already-rich and already-powerful people line up behind Trump so that they might secure more money and more power, or at least protect the largesse they have, the good reverend risked her livelihood and potentially her life (and definitely her temporary wellbeing) in facing Trump publicly"

~ Jill Filipovic

#BishopBudde #Trump #mercy #bible #immigrants #migrants #LGBTQ
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https://jill.substack.com/p/shock-and-awe

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

(continued from /5) "and asking of him what any spiritual, moral, or religious leader should ask of all of us: That we act with humanity. …

Conservatives, including elected officials, are already putting a target on her back."

#BishopBudde #Trump #mercy #bible #immigrants #migrants #LGBTQ #courage #witness
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[wdlindsy@toad.social]

@FallsMom A very good suggestion, I think. I will do my bit!

[wb2ifs@mastodon.hams.social]

@wdlindsy The man who never apologies demands an apology. #BishopBudde's response should be "you first!"

[futuredrstevie@mastodon.social]

@wdlindsy He truly doesn't care, he's a narcissistic Nazi.

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

@futuredrstevie I'm glad that she cares, Bishop Budde — and many others who welcome her words.

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

@wb2ifs Indeed.

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

@StPborien Yes, for sure — maybe in her own way, she was doing that with her courageous sermon.

[futuredrstevie@mastodon.social]

@wdlindsy Oh absolutely, she had bigger balls than many of the so called "men" sitting in the front row.

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

"It is one of the most extraordinary moments of the Trump era, and reminds us, on this day after we honored Dr. King, that not all heroes wear capes. Some may also wear robes."

~ Simon Rosenberg

#BishopBudde #Trump #mercy #bible #immigrants #migrants #LGBTQ #courage #witness
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https://www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/in-an-extraordinary-moment-dc-bishop

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

"The reason this moment today popped out for me at least is that there are very few moments where culturally or religiously, I guess, we see people stand up and say, 'Actually, no, this is wrong, no, you shouldn't do this,' because we're in this very defensive crouch for anyone who's an opponent of what Trumpism is. So I think this is why this has got some resonance. ... And maybe that sparks other people to say something."

~ Sam Stein

#BishopBudde #Trump #mercy
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[wdlindsy@toad.social]

"Kentucky police are investigating after a series of racist Ku Klux Klan flyers telling immigrants to 'leave now' were distributed across the state on inauguration day."

~ Adam Gabbatt

#BishopBudde #Trump #mercy #bible #immigrants #migrants #LGBTQ
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/22/kkk-immigrants-flyers-kentucky

[corb_the_lesser@mastodon.social]

@wdlindsy The towns cited are just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati.

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

"The White House Spanish-language website has disappeared, leaving behind an unsettling farewell for its users: a prominent 'Go Home' button. …

After clicking the "go home" button, users are directed to a montage of military imagery paired with triumphant music and cinematic shots of Trump, which leads to a page titled "America is Back."

~ Allison Walker

#BishopBudde #Trump #mercy #bible #immigrants #migrants #LGBTQ
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https://www.latintimes.com/white-house-website-tells-spanish-users-go-home-page-shut-down-572908

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

"ICE is here in parts of Detroit and some suburbs with many immigrants (Arabs and Latins), including Dearborn & Hamtramck.
They applauded & voted for Trump last fall.

Because: 'Gaza.' …

We tried to tell them.

They wouldn’t listen. That’s why swing state Michigan went to Trump, and last November, those people were happy and proud of how they made that happen."

~ Pamela Hilliard Owens

#BishopBudde #Trump #mercy #bible #immigrants #migrants #LGBTQ
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https://substack.com/@wearespeaking/note/c-87784990?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=2xjx0