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A Sermon That Shook the Nation: Reverend Budde's Call for Mercy Sparks a Firestorm

How one speech on compassion for LGBTQ+ youth and immigrants collided with Trump’s polarizing policies—and why it matters for America’s soul.

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In a moment that has reverberated far beyond the walls of the Washington National Cathedral, Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde delivered a powerful and heartfelt appeal to President Donald Trump during the National Prayer Service. Her message was simple but profound: show mercy. She called attention to the fears of LGBTQ+ youth, the struggles of immigrants, …

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