Many rightly ask where are the voices of people of faith during these times of trial and tribulation in our nation and throughout the world? Where are the holy protestors, prophets and preachers speaking out against violence, injustice and tyranny? Where are the prayer warriors with a mustard seed of faith?
The truth is, they are right here among us. There are many in our region leading marches, writing to legislators, congress members and even the president, courageously standing with immigrant families under siege, speaking up for the poor and begging congress and the president to show compassion to the weak and vulnerable among us.
Remember the humble courage of Washington Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde who led the inaugural worship service on Jan. 19, 2025, at the National Cathedral? She risked it all in publicly pleading with President Donald Trump and the new Washington powerbrokers to have mercy on the undocumented immigrants, and on the gay, lesbian and transgender community…