#bishop of Washington

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“Let me make one final plea, Mr. President. 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. 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 meatpacking plants, who wash the dishes after we eat in restaurants and work the night shifts in hospitals — 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, gurdwara, and temples. I ask you to have mercy, Mr. President, on those in our communities whose children fear their parents will be taken away, and that you help those who are fleeing war zones and persecution in their own lands to 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. May God grant us the strength and courage to honor the dignity of every human being, to speak the truth to one another in love, and walk humbly with each other and our God, for the good of all people — the good of all people in this nation and the world. Amen.”

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i am not religious nor am i american but this wonderful woman made me feel very inspired so i did a quick study

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The Rt Rev Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of Washington, called upon Donald Trump to find compassion and mercy in his conduct as president.

"I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared. There are gay, lesbian, transgender children, Democratic, Republican, independent families — some who fear for their lives," the bishop said as Trump sat in the pews, shuffling nervously..

She said that millions of Americans "put their trust in you."

"The people who pick our crops and clean our office buildings, who labor in poultry farms and meatpacking plants, who wash the dishes after we eat in restaurants and work the night shifts in hospitals — they may not be citizens or have the proper documentation, but the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals," she added.

Questioning Trump's claims about migrants, she said that those workers "pay taxes" and are "faithful members" of American churches, mosques, synagogues, and mosques. The children of those migrants "fear their parents are going to be taken away."

"Find compassion," she added, urging him to help vulnerable people fleeing from war zones and persecution.

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Note: Rep Mike Collins (R-GA) demands the arrest and imprisonment of the bishop of Washington for calling on Trump to show compassion... He says she should be imprisoned and then deported.

[The Hill]

As the Bishop of that Cathedral, Bishop was literally doing her job.

The Episcopal Church does not have archbishops only a presiding bishop (who is simply first among equals). Equality, at least among white men, was important to the founders of the Anglican branch of the church when this country was young as many of the country’s founders were members of the church. Plus, the church in England was seen as co-oppressors of freedom.

I’m proud to be a part of this denomination. For the most part, it walks the talk.

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This is what true christianity looks like.

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, speaking at the National Prayer event in front of Trump and Vance.

The video should start at the right point, but if not, it begins at 12:18.

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Shoutout to Bishop Marian Budde!

I’m always so proud to be an Episcopalian every time she opens her mouth. What an excellent sermon for today’s service. It sort of reminded me of that scene in Bonhoeffer where the SS troops are sitting in a group near the front of the church they’re in and the priest tears into them with his homily. Because they’re both well written sermons, obviously. No other reason. I chose the movie at random.

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THE BISHOP GIVES VENT TO TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME

He Means Business This Time In his first hours as returning President, Donald Trump signed an order restoring biological truth and recognising ‘two sexes, male and female’, saying this is set at birth and cannot be changed. He ordered immigration officers to ramp up deportations of people in the country without authorisation. He signed executive orders to leave the World Health Organization and…

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Video of the Bishop of Washington

Hero of the Year 2025

I'm calling it early - I doubt anyone will beat The Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde

(I sure hope I've addressed her correctly)

For the most stunning act of bravery, class, integrity, and speaking truth to power that has graced the USA in far too long.

Not a single shake in her voice as she spoke directly to one of the most vengeful, spiteful, and (unfortunately) powerful people on the planet, while also receiving glares of hate and outrage from the despicable VP and his wife.

It's not the first time she's stood up for what is right in defiance of trump's actions, but while many may speak out on it, there have been scarcely any with the backbone to follow through on the opportunity to do it to his face, and especially on live television. She had her moment, and she didn't waste it.

May she be the inspiration we all take forward with us into the turbulent times ahead.

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If you're a Christian and what Bishop Mariann Budde said offended you, then Christ isn't the one you're following.

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@giftober 2024 | Day 12: hidden

I can't keep walking around with a headless roommate! *whispers* He's scary.

Headless: A Sleepy Hollow Story [x]

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As a former passport agent (who approved every damn thing given to me because that was my job and I took an oath to do so) the passport agency fuckery is especially sickening.

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We have seen what America really thinks about “traditional biblical teachings” and “Christian values” based on the response to Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde speaking truthfully, biblically, and faithfully about the love and mercy of God.

There’s a lot to unpack (politically and religiously) from the last few days. I have chosen to address two issues here: deportation and gender.

Ezekiel tells us that Sodom was destroyed due to her arrogance, gluttony, wastefulness, and being inhospitable to the stranger. [Side note: there is no mention of homosexuality as the reason for destruction.] Referencing Exodus and the story of Lot, the inhabitants of Sodom were inhospitable to two foreigners passing through their city. They were God’s angels. This was a test. They broke the “desert code of hospitality,” which is to give a stranger shelter, food, and safety when passing through your gates. This included potential enemies. Because of Sodom’s sins, God destroyed the city.

Philip was the first missionary and the first to be titled an “evangelist” in the Bible. He encountered an Ethiopian eunuch on the road to Gaza. God sent him there. [Side note: eunuchs in the Bible are neither fully male or fully female. They are outcasts in society and ostracized. Jesus speaks of them in Matthew, stating that some are born this way, some are made this way, and some choose to be this way. Meaning, some are literally born neither male nor female, some are made that way (like as punishment for a crime or because they’re showing they’re “loyal to the royals”), and some choose to be that way (like monks, priests, nuns, or celibacy, preference, health, etc.)]. The eunuch asks about scripture (reading a scroll of parts of the book of Isaiah) and what the writer means. Philip shares the good news of Jesus. The eunuch is saved. They travel the road together and come upon some water. The eunuch asks what is to keep him from being baptized right now? Philip says let’s go and baptizes the eunuch. When they come out of the water, Philip is suddenly raptured by God. The only time this occurs is when there is a higher purpose for the person or they have done so good they get a ticket to Heaven pronto (like with Elijah and his role in the End Times or Enoch because he pleased the Lord - other examples would be Paul, Jesus, etc.). Obviously, Philip did something right. [I would also like to add here that Christianity is the only monotheistic tradition that truly assigns gender to the divine. Judaism and Islam view God as genderless and regard assigning trivial human attributes like gender to God as a sin.] It’s about loving them like God does. Period. An important note here is that the eunuch changed nothing. They were authentically themselves, and they were accepted and received salvation just as any other. Philip didn’t ask questions, he didn’t judge, he didn’t take exception, he didn’t make excuses, he just said yes, you too! This is what Christianity is supposed to look like!

Bishop Budde preached and prayed from the Bible. Everything she pleaded for can be supported by scripture. If you want those verses message me. She spoke Jesus’ words to 47. If any Christian has a problem with that or doesn’t side with Christ then there seems to be a conflict between true faith and bad politics.

Additionally, for 25 years Matthew Shepard had no permanent resting place due to concerns his grave would be vandalized. Reverend Budde learned of this and invited the Shepards to inter him inside the Washington National Cathedral. She co-officiated the service which stated Matthew was now and forever home in the church where he was loved.

I’m not looking to fight. I’m stating facts and where I’m at. If this isn’t where you’re at, either get there with me or see yourself off my page! I’m so exhausted by the hate and the justification of it. There’s no place for it here!

Will you care when it’s me they’re after?

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TV shows but it’s just my favourite characters from each one

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No one asked, but I also made a Jossam playlist

And yes, I did put my own art for the cover, lmao

A little description of the playlist vibes under readmore

Basically it feels like a bit of a rollercoaster but I'm basing it off what I imagine their vibes have been in their entire journey. From knowing each other because of the twins and the two having a bit of a flirty sort of thing though Josh always pulls back when it feels too real, to after the twins go missing, to the game events, and per the new ending-- to the hopes of a chance at reconciling after Josh gets found after a whole lot of healing individually.

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"Mariann Edgar Budde (born 1959 or 1960) is an American prelate of the Episcopal Church. She has served as Bishop of Washington since November 2011. Before being elected Washington's first female diocesan bishop, she served 18 years as rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota." -- Wikipedia ...

I'm her #1 fan ... she got under HIS skin really good!!

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