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Bishop Mariann Budde Defends Inauguration Sermon Amid Criticism from Trump and GOP

Bishop Budde asserts her remarks on mercy during her inauguration sermon are rooted in faith, not politics, despite backlash from President Trump and others.

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  1. EXCLUSIVE: Bishop Budde on Trump, her sermon and how religion can’t be separated from politics

    Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's reflections suggest a profound commitment to integrating faith with societal issues, emphasizing the necessity for clergy to engage in meaningful dialogues about mercy and compassion amidst a political landscape marked by division and contempt.

    EXCLUSIVE: Bishop Budde on Trump, her sermon and how religion can’t be separated from politics

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  2. Bishop who enraged Trump says she was speaking from faith

    Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde remains steadfast in her call for mercy for vulnerable communities, emphasizing that her message stems from her Christian faith rather than a political standpoint, despite being misperceived as partisan in a divided national context.

    Bishop who enraged Trump says she was speaking from faith

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  3. Coral Ridge Presbyterian pastor says Budde's 'mean' sermon sowed division, showed mainline decay

    Pacienza's critique reveals a deep concern that the progressive Christianity promoted in mainline denominations is undermining their relevance and leading to their decline, as congregants increasingly seek authentic biblical truth instead of politically driven narratives.

    Coral Ridge Presbyterian pastor says Budde's 'mean' sermon sowed division, showed mainline decay

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Updated: Jan 27th, 2025, 6:56 PM ET

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Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde stands by her inauguration sermon, calling for mercy towards vulnerable communities, while facing criticism from President Trump and GOP figures. She emphasizes that her statements stem from her Christian beliefs rather than political partisanship. Budde contrasts the culture of contempt in the U.S. and invites a broader dialogue on compassion. Detractors argue her message was divisive, reflecting tensions within American Protestantism. Budde remains open to discussions, asserting the clergy's role in addressing political matters from a faith perspective.

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