Staff ReportsIn a recent church service at the National Cathedral, an unexpected guest found himself on the receiving end of a rather peculiar sermon. Donald Trump – yes, that Donald Trump – was treated to a theological lecture that included topics like transgender kids and undocumented immigrants picking crops, all wrapped up in a good ol’ dose of progressive piety. It seems that while Trump was there, taking a break from the political arena, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde decided it was time for a little moral admonishment.
While the bishop passionately urged compassion for frightened LGBTQ+ children and those who toil away in the shadows without proper documentation, one couldn’t help but wonder if this was the right venue for such a sermon. After all, the National Cathedral might have a reputation for welcoming all faiths, but it’s still a house of worship, not a progressive rally. It seems Bishop Budde missed the memo that churches have a long-standing tradition of sticking to the gospel rather than modern political debates.
And who could forget the moment the camera panned to Senator JD Vance? His expression at the sermon was a priceless work of art. Facing the camera with a look that screamed, “Did I just hear that?” he became an instant internet sensation—someone destined to be GIFed and named for all eternity. His face, a mixture of disbelief and confusion, perfectly encapsulated what many viewers at home were likely feeling at that moment. It has become the “Jim Halpert face”—a term borrowed from a popular television series, and it fits perfectly. The people are done with wokeness, and it appears that Senator Vance is not alone in sharing this sentiment.
Yet, this raises an interesting question. Why would a religious figure choose to provoke a sitting president rather than offer a more spiritually uplifting message? Is this a case of misplaced priorities, or is it something more sinister? The sermon felt less like a call to repentance and more like an attack from the progressive playbook, all while failing to provide any real comfort or guidance to those in attendance. For many churchgoers, the last thing they want to hear about in a house of God are the latest talking points from the left.
Bishop Budde’s performance, however well-intentioned it may have been, missed the mark entirely. It has become increasingly clear that the hard facts of life, including those pesky realities about sin, morality, and individual responsibility, are often disregarded in favor of trendy narratives that only seem to divide people further. Perhaps someone should remind her that when delivering a theological message, it’s usually best to stick to scripture rather than veering off into the latest woke agenda.
In the end, it’s hard not to chuckle at the absurdity of it all. Yes, the world seems to be becoming increasingly unhinged, and whether it’s a bishop at the National Cathedral or a Senator struggling to process the influx of progressive ideology, the narratives of the left are being called out. People are beginning to see through the veil of progressive virtue signaling, understanding that true compassion often lies in addressing issues head-on rather than wrapping them in emotional rhetoric. The takeaway? If Bishop Budde wants to preach, perhaps next time she should focus on redemption, grace, and the timeless truths of faith—after all, those messages tend to resonate deeper than trendy political posturing ever could.
