On the one hand, a nave full of parishioners waiting to hear the sermon might be confused or disappointed when they recognize that the pastor is speaking to an audience of one—some guy in the front row who, for some reason, she mentions by title.
On the other hand, it’s a sign of the times that Bishop Budde singled out Trump in her remarks at a recent service at the Washington National Cathedral.
Yes, it is unusual, even unorthodox and uncouth, for a preacher to speak directly to one person in the congregation. But, once again, how many opportunities are we gonna get to put Trump on the spot, call him on his craziness, remind him of the dark paths he’s always choosing?
Oh, Trump has already demanded an apology, because of course he has. But he has to expect the occasional rebuff of his recklessness, his coldness, his ignorance and complicity in following someone else’s marching orders. He deserves everything he gets, in the way of pushback.
He should expect the opposite of carte blanche at just about every turn.
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