The Tennessean's letters reflect the views of the authors and add to public discourse. At issue: Bishop Mariann Budde's ...

We stand with Budde and we encourage those who are criticizing her to study both the writings of our country’s founders, ...

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington garnered national headlines for rebuking President Donald ...

A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or ...

Budde's words inspire decency and compassion in the face of a president who cares little for such qualities, the writer says.

Bishop Budde apparently did not read the memo that Trump is now above the law. Above criticism. And above all, not to be challenged by a female bishop.

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's viral sermon taking on President Donald Trump brought supporters to Washington National Cathedral the following Sunday.

A reader adds that it’s apparently a sin to upset President Donald Trump in the next four years. Another reader demands support for renewable energy.

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's prayerful plea to the newly inaugurated president to accept the Christian values of mercy and compassion did not sit well with Trump. Why is that?

Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde gave the sermon at the National Cathedral in Washington. Directly addressing President Trump in the front row, she urged him to “have mercy” on immigrants and ...

Jesus was crystal clear that his followers are to extend mercy and goodness without qualification, writes Darrius D'wayne ...

For the next four years there will be a lot of “never Trumpers” willing to remind everyone about Donald’s legacy as a crook, pathological liar, racist and convicted felon. If he’s willing to spread ...