Freedom of Religion for Me, but Not for Thee

The Right's reaction to Bishop Budde's sermon demonstrates its hypocrisy and disregard for religious pluralism and the spirit of the Church.

The Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of Washington DC by NASA/Paul Alers, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Earlier this week, Donald Trump assumed the Presidency of the United States and, with it, all the power of the office. In this environment, the importance of mercy and decency remains critical to effectively maintaining public trust in…