To the editor: Responding to the sermon delivered by Episcopal Bishop of Washington Mariann Budde through the nationwide prayer service, President Trump wrote on-line, “She and her church owe the general public an apology!”
With respect, I want to ask our president a few questions and add a remark.
Did you take heed to her entire sermon concerning the three pillars of unity — respecting the dignity of each human being, telling the reality and residing with humility?
Did you hear and really feel her heartfelt remaining phrases, spoken gently to you? They had been a easy, honest plea for mercy on those that are afraid proper now. The Bible encourages “talking the reality in love,” and that’s precisely what the bishop did.
Most individuals really feel the necessity to apologize often. It is best to attempt it a while. However on this case, as a member of “her church,” I can’t apologize. Your disrespectful remark to her does nothing to assist construct the unity you declare to need for the nation all of us love.
John Saville, Corona
The author is a retired Episcopal priest.
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To the editor: As president, Trump can present his power and energy by means of gracious phrases of reality.
He might have simply praised Budde for her variety phrases and compassion for immigrants. Then, he might have reminded us that as president, he should care for Americans earlier than immigrants.
As president of the US, Trump should guarantee healthcare, schooling, jobs and an improved financial system for his personal folks first.
Marcia Barnett, Santa Barbara
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To the editor: Budde didn’t scold the president; she pleaded with him to point out mercy to those that are powerless and afraid.
Apparently, this enunciation of fundamental Christianity was insulting to him and his followers. Many on this nation have to determine if they’re Christian (followers of the phrases of Jesus) or “People first.”
Thank God for Bishop Budde, who was courageous sufficient to remind these in energy that we should see God in our neighbor and act accordingly.
Judy Donais Hulme, Hermosa Seashore
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To the editor: It takes a lady to talk the reality about Trump’s merciless threats towards immigrants and the LGBTQ+ group, and to take action dealing with him straight.
It takes a lady to have the braveness to refuse Trump’s pardon for Jan. 6 rioters as a result of accepting it will be “an insult to the Capitol Police.” The lady from Boise served her sentence.
It takes a lady, the Statue of Liberty, to welcome immigrants in New York. As a lady and immigrant myself who arrived nearly 50 years in the past in New York with $125 and a suitcase, I noticed America because the land of alternative. I did what most immigrants do — work my means up.
Disgrace on the wealthy and energy males in enterprise and politics kissing Trump’s ring. Do they actually really feel threatened by immigrants and LGBTQ+ folks?
If you happen to voted for Trump due to the financial system, get able to pay extra for groceries and labor. Who do you assume picks the produce within the fields in 100-degree warmth? Who do you assume works lengthy shifts within the slaughterhouses and meat-packing factories?
Erika Blos, Santa Barbara
