The Progressive American Report

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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.

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Conor J. Kelly
Jan 24, 2025
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The Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of Washington DC by NASA/Paul Alers, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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