Tag Archives: politics

The Mercy Lifeline

Posted on February 13, 2025 by carolyncustisjames

President Trump couldn’t have been more mistaken. During the January 21, 2025 Washington DC National Cathedral prayer service—the closing presidential inaugural event—Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde concluded her sermon with a courageous personal appeal to President Trump, seated prominently in the front … Continue reading →

Posted in abuse of power, Mercy, Power and Privilege | Tagged christianity, donald-trump, faith, jesus, politics | 3 Comments

When Politics and Christmas Collide

Posted on January 6, 2019 by carolyncustisjames

A careful reading of the Gospels reveals that the birth of Jesus takes place amid dark political machinations. Despite generations of Christian efforts to make the story suitable for children in cheerful Christmas pageants, Christmas has a menacing subtext of poverty, marginalization, … Continue reading →