Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde just pleaded for mercy. Trump couldn't handle it.
Episcopalian Bishop Mariann Budde's sermon at the National Cathedral was the epitome of civility while speaking truth to power, along with the actual teachings of Jesus.
The crowd shots of the president, vice president and their families were very telling on many levels.
There were times inklings of deep thoughtfulness showed on some of the faces who listened, and fleeting moments where it seemed Budde's message got through.
Those were mixed with arrogance, immediate dismissiveness, contempt, utter contempt and blatant disrespect from some attendees.
Smirking and sneering smiles, talking not listening, having their own private jokes and unabashed indignance were also evident. Heartening and disheartening at the same time.
When questioned after the gathering, our president said he didn't think it was very exciting or good.
God have mercy on our country the next four years.
My hope is folks will watch the sermon multiple times and decide for themselves who these people really are deep down inside. The cruelty of policies coming for us all is certainly not what Christ taught. Not Sermon on the Mount. The executive orders already signed prove it.
Mary Collins, Nashville 37221
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