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Malmsy

(322 posts)
Fri Jan 24, 2025, 07:58 AM Jan 24

An Episcopalian responds to Comrade Bonespur's tantrum on X [View all]

(Posted on the Episcopalians on Facebook page)

President Trump,

1. Much like those who do not want you to be president, you do not get to decide whether a bishop’s office is legitimate. She was chosen by the people of her diocese to be their bishop. Then, she was granted consent to be a bishop by other bishops and standing committees of our church’s dioceses. Beginning by calling her a “so-called” bishop is an obvious low blow to discredit her as a person, rather than what she actually said that you disagree with. The Episcopal Church was legitimate enough to hold your third wedding, the funeral of Melania’s mother, and the baptism of your son, Barron. Barron also attended an Episcopal day school. Now you have an issue with how we do things when it doesn’t go your way?

2. You didn’t have an issue with politics being brought into the church by the ministers who spoke at your inauguration, or by yourself for that matter. They were blatantly partisan, crediting God for your political success: “Mr. President, the last four years there were times I'm sure you thought it was pretty dark, but look what God has done," Graham said.

3. She wasn’t nasty in tone, plain and simple. I can’t remember ever hearing a homily given in such a gracious manner and calm tone. If you disagree, listen to her speak. You may disagree with what she said, but her tone was in no way “nasty.” Additionally, insulting her intelligence, rather than quoting what you disagreed with, is a very typical play coming from a narcissist.

4. The vast majority of people who have committed crimes in the U.S. are U.S. citizens. Defending yourself about being asked to have mercy on immigrants by saying a “large number of illegal migrants came into our country and killed people” is a gross misrepresentation and does not make sense. By that logic, we should be locking up or deporting all Americans because the majority of crimes were committed by citizens. We do need to improve our immigration system, but scripture commands us as Christians to have mercy. Mercy is a central tenet of our faith. Matthew 5: 7 says “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Leviticus 19: 33-34 says, “When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.” If you have a take issue with this, take it up with God.

5. Saying the service was boring and uninspiring is a move to discredit the event, rather than what specifically was said. However, it’s worth mentioning that the purpose of a service is not to be “exciting”. There are several purposes for our services, such as honoring God, bringing us closer to God, and being in community with one another. Being “exciting” is not one of them. As far as inspiration goes, that is in the eye of the beholder. You get as much out of it as you put into it.

6. The bishop does not owe you an apology. Our church does not owe you an apology. All you were asked to do is what scripture directly asks us to do. If you could quote one thing she asked of you that isn’t asked of us in scripture, we would apologize. Someone recently reminded me of something I often heard growing up in church. If you are offended by a minister’s sermon or feel that it was a personal attack, look to see if you can find anything they said that was out of line with scripture and the teachings of Jesus. If you can’t, that feeling is what we call, “being convicted of your sin”. The fact you are so offended by what was said shows you know there is truth in it. To your supporters who also feel offended by it, the same goes.



https://www.facebook.com/groups/Episcopalians/posts/9103407686392877/


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Best line: LakeVermilion Jan 24 #1
Agreed. calimary Jan 24 #23
Excommunicate Donvict malaise Jan 24 #2
Doesn't he have to belong to the church? sinkingfeeling Jan 24 #8
Episcopalians don't do that Lulu KC Jan 24 #36
Where are shithole's fake so called Christian ministers................ Lovie777 Jan 24 #3
Here malaise Jan 24 #4
Her conscience required her to explain what's in the Bible to a man who is selling them. surfered Jan 24 #5
Please forgive me but... littlemissmartypants Jan 24 #43
Damn good post canetoad Jan 24 #56
I Prefer Greenland's Response... MayReasonRule Jan 24 #6
The service was boring because the Bishop didn't worship him. Omnipresent Jan 24 #7
She wasn't "hot". rubbersole Jan 24 #13
I'm sure trump also thinks why can't we have only men at the pulpit like the Catholics? Omnipresent Jan 24 #14
That's why this Catholic dropped out. calimary Jan 24 #26
Not only that.... Butterflylady Jan 24 #33
He only likes it when women are sexually appealing to him Dem4life1234 Jan 24 #51
How did he get married at an Episcopal church, he is a divorced man. Has the church changed it? LiberalArkie Jan 24 #9
Divorce isn't permitted in the Episcopal church? BonnieJW Jan 24 #16
You are thinking of the Anglican Church RainCaster Jan 24 #19
The Episcopal church is the American Anglican Church. Or have things changed since I don't go there anymore LiberalArkie Jan 24 #21
I am sure they no longer ban divorcees IbogaProject Jan 24 #32
Ahh, it has changed since the 60's. Or maybe my sisters husband was not approved? LiberalArkie Jan 24 #34
I've only heard of that in the Catholic church n/t Lulu KC Jan 24 #37
found out... Has to be approved by the diocese bishop LiberalArkie Jan 24 #54
It has changed a lot Lulu KC Jan 24 #55
Not so much that, but it used to be that a divorce person could not get married in the church. LiberalArkie Jan 24 #20
That's no longer true. Ocelot II Jan 24 #30
Yes, divorce is permitted in the Episcopal Church (as well as most other Anglican churches) markpkessinger Jan 24 #49
I love what he says. But I can't rec it because, by saying it on Facebook, he's supporting Scrivener7 Jan 24 #10
Now that was powerful LilElf70 Jan 24 #11
The people who most meed to read those words WILL NOT Martin Eden Jan 24 #12
The people who most need to read it..... lastlib Jan 24 #15
And even if they could read drmeow Jan 24 #38
This is powerful! How shameful of Trump to attack a worker of God Stargazer99 Jan 24 #17
I cannot think of a better response. Raven123 Jan 24 #18
We'll see of he pulls a 501c3 play. The Grand Illuminist Jan 24 #22
his echo chamber at work , just like the la fires. AllaN01Bear Jan 24 #24
Cantaloupe Caligula The Corpulent... GB_RN Jan 24 #25
It's upsetting to say this but I hope this church has security. Deuxcents Jan 24 #27
The Tangerine Traitor is having another tantrum. magicarpet Jan 24 #28
K&R Docreed2003 Jan 24 #29
I rarely listen to ministers. Linda ladeewolf Jan 24 #31
"She was nasty in tone..." that poor little snow flake. republianmushroom Jan 24 #35
That is a wonderful response drmeow Jan 24 #39
Ain't religion grand? Maru Kitteh Jan 24 #40
I'm neutral to negative about religion IbogaProject Jan 24 #57
Brilliant response from the Episcopalian... TY! Cha Jan 24 #41
Indeed. Malmsy Jan 25 #58
Aloha... Cha Jan 25 #60
Jesus was a woke, liberal, commie freak, who would be tackled by ICE for coming into this country illegally Montauk6 Jan 24 #42
His intended reader is a brainless jackass. tavernier Jan 24 #44
trump wouldn't touch a bible for inauguration - but can attack a real bishop? Number9Dream Jan 24 #45
Are they really not mentioning it, about the bible? questionseverything Jan 24 #47
Rachel Maddow pointed it out, but haven't heard it anywhere else Number9Dream Jan 25 #59
Oh man, now I'm confused. returnee Jan 24 #46
Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Jan 24 #48
I can't believe he made it a big deal! Dem4life1234 Jan 24 #50
I believe that paragraph 6 touches on this Uncle Joe Jan 24 #53
not X, it was on Truth Social Celerity Jan 24 #52
sir, it is u who owe us an appology. AllaN01Bear Jan 25 #61
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