These days, even church pews have become political battlegrounds. In some churches, it’s hard to tell the difference between a sermon and a leftist rally.
Gone are the days when religious leaders focused on scripture and salvation, replaced by progressive pontifications about pronouns and privilege.
America’s houses of worship used to be sanctuaries from the partisan fray, places where presidents of both parties could find moments of spiritual reflection amid the weight of leadership.
But like universities, corporations, and elementary school libraries, these sacred spaces haven’t escaped the long march of leftist ideology.
That’s exactly what made Tuesday’s National Prayer Service at Washington National Cathedral feel less like a divine celebration and more like a DNC strategy session. The only thing missing was a voter registration booth in the vestibule and a Pride flag draped over the altar.
When Prayer Becomes Political Theater
On January 21, 2025, Episcopal Bishop of DC The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde turned what should have been a unifying interfaith service into a direct political lecture to President Trump.
Rather than offering traditional inaugural prayers for wisdom and guidance, Budde focused on progressive talking points about LGBTQ+ issues and illegal immigration.
“In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now,” Budde declared, looking directly at Trump while referencing “transgender children” and undocumented immigrants.
The president, seated in the front row alongside First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance, maintained his characteristic composure during the politically-charged sermon.
Trump’s Perfect Counter-Punch Lands
By 1:00 AM Wednesday morning, Trump delivered a characteristically pointed response on Truth Social that sent liberals into a predictable meltdown.
“The so-called Bishop who spoke at the National Prayer Service on Tuesday morning was a Radical Left hard line Trump hater,” the president wrote, calling out Budde’s “nasty tone” and noting she “brought her church into the World of politics in a very ungracious way.”
Conservative commentator Jack Posobiec, who attended the breakfast, captured the mood perfectly: “She really thought her woke sermon would be the end of Trump.” Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
Actions Speak Louder Than Sermons
While Bishop Budde was busy delivering progressive talking points from the pulpit, Trump was already implementing executive orders that actually addressed Americans’ real concerns.
On January 22, he shut down all DEI offices at federal agencies, and just one day earlier, he ended the legal implementation of gender ideology – delivering concrete actions rather than virtue-signaling sermons.
A Tale of Two Churches
Notably absent from the speaking roster were conservative evangelical leaders, who represent Trump’s strongest religious supporters.
However, prominent figures like Robert Jeffress, pastor of Dallas’ First Baptist Church, and Paula White-Cain, a key spiritual adviser during Trump’s first term, were present in the pews, highlighting the stark divide between traditional faith leaders and their progressive counterparts.
When you consider that progressive churches continue to lose attendees, while conservative churches are booming, it seems like America is choosing what kind spiritual leaders they want.
Key Takeaways:
- Religious Left Exposed: Bishop transforms sacred inaugural tradition into political activism.
- Trump Stands Firm: President defends traditional values while rebuking leftist activist in the pulpit.
- Conservative Victory: While liberals preach politics, Trump delivers real policy changes.
- Cultural Divide: Incident highlights growing gap between traditional faith and progressive activism
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