As an Episcopalian, I know that we don't really do saints and all that but the Pope might want to relax the rules in this case. May God Bless Mother Budde & protect her from harm. 🙏🏼
If this is true then just might be the greatest humanitarian act that I personally have heard of. Right up there with Pope John Paul forgiving the man who shot him! Great post!
I’m from Wyoming. I didn’t know that Matthew couldn’t be buried in his home state; but Wyoming has lots of regressive ideas and bigoted people. Left as soon as I graduated from college. So sorry to the family
This is the Episcopal church friend. We welcome all as they are. Kinda like Jesus said we should, but some didn’t get that message apparently. Must be a misprint in their bibles lol.
My mom attended Episcopal churches as a kid and she said they were always the kindest churches out there, probably one of the reasons she's so pro-Trans (along with my dad of course).
Show your support! Show up at your local Episcopal church this Sunday, make an offering, get to know your neighbors, and ask how you can help with their local community efforts. No belief required.
Been homeless faith wise for 3 years now. Going to church was once was like being in a field of wildflowers. Then it became a field of landmines. Hard to tell which kind of field you walk into. Former SBC, ministers kid, koolaid level SBC for over 30 years. Hard to heal.
She has a book out. I purchased it last night.
Anyone who wants to show their support for her…this is a great way to help her
Pretty sure she needs protection & that’s quite expensive….
I actually did know this. The Shepards were friends of my sister. Bishop Budde's grace and generosity are examples that the current crop of so-called Christians would do well to emulate.
When Edmond Burke, the Father of Conservatism died in England, he made plans beforehand that his grave be unmarked due to fears of the defiling of his grave by Jacobins and revolutionaries.
Ummm plenty of violent MAGA people who have access to numerous ways to unalive people. MLK didn't die peacefully in his bed at an advanced age after all.
I never knew that part of Matthew Shepard's story. I remember when he was killed. We were the same age and I will never forget what happened to him 💔 It's good he finally got a peaceful resting place and that adds to my respect for Bishop Budde.
She a peddler of one of the worst religions in the world, which is responsible for the great misery suffered by innumerable disadvantaged or “just different” groups…
Her religion is not nearly as bad as so many others. I'll continue to applaud her and find other things to be angry about. So much ugliness to complain about without attacking someone trying to do right.
You can feel that way. Or, you can see Bishop Budde as a person trying to make a change & turn an organization into what it preaches.
Would you rather have someone trying to do the right thing and make a difference, or just another person toeing the line?
I’m not attacking her - she looks like a caring person, for sure. I’m vocally against the beliefs she peddles because they have already caused 100s of years of suffering and billions of deaths. She is very compassionate - and thus should stop promoting absurd beliefs that continue to harm so many.
My assumptions? How about the complete lack of evidence (for over 2 millennia now) of the delusional beliefs she promotes and that her cult has benefited $$ from?
Regardless of the empirical efficacy of its theology, their emphasis on pastoral care, non judgment and love based on progressive ideas makes them a net plus in the community.
So… better lies?? And we should somehow praise that?? Not sure how this is a plus… All delusions are dangerous. If U start accepting that some delusions are acceptable, where do U draw the line of acceptability? ‘Cause some of these delusions tell people 2 kill in the name of their gods…
And yet I’ve seen pple on Bluesky (liberals) bashing her becuz her home in DC is $2 million. (Really nothing for DC) Jesus, people. No wonder Dems keep losing elections. We act like everyone has 2B so perfect. This woman is 1 of the good guys. Stop bashing her becuz she’s a minister w/ a nice home.
Or the Diocese bought it a long time ago and the current Bishop, whoever they are, lives in that house. It's common practice for Episcopalian churches to buy a manse for their priest. I assume Bishops would get the same. Who knows what it was valued at when it was bought back in whenever.
Exactly. They also bashed her income, which most was acquired by books she wrote. Episcopalians are not exactly known for ripping off their flock. She isn’t a Falwell or Joel Osteen.
Sounds like a bunch of “Christians” who have never been part of a church or congregation that wasn’t a mega church… this is basic Protestant stuff, providing housing (parsonage/rectory etc). Sheesh.
You are right, STOP Dems, her home is probably partially subsidized by the church as are ministers homes across the US... She is a merciful good human to be grateful for in these times of darkness.
I know it's a tough cookie to swallow for people who have almost nothing in this country but a $2m home does not mean someone is rich. $2m in cash would be another thing all together. Saw a report today that you need $7.8m in personal wealth to be in the 10%. 🙁
She probably purchased it many years ago. It's not her fault prices of houses in some areas has grown exponentially, really doesn't sound that high for DC
I'm hoping those were people on the right trying to sow division rather than actual liberals, but it does get more difficult to cheer for our team at times.
The horrific torture Mathew suffered was inhuman. His life was cut short by homophobes enabled & encouraged by hateful religious dogma IMO. In my exp as a gay youth in the 70’s, religion was the common denominator teaching young men to violently reject those boys/men who were perceived ‘gay’
🎯 spot on! The wars . The genocides . The enslavement of poc , immigrants, indigenous peoples all were at the hands of Xtianity (Catholic /non-catholic) . The dogma is designed to empower white nationalism! Terrorism is what it’s made for , IMO. Doesn’t matter new test is soft & fuzzy.
That's my thoughts. No matter how nice the intent it feels icky to me that the finally resting place for him is probably the first place that condemned him. It seems self righteous and like they tried to proselytize his soul after the fact.
Well said ! Historically , the use of people who suffered atrocities at the hands of the Catholic Church &Xtian church is their M.O. whitewash the terrorist acts . Rewrite their history as needed . Retain power at all costs(human). It’s heinous IMO. They worked with Hitler , until it wasn’t kosher
How dare you adopt our expressions about a gay man suffering at the hands of your religion to make your points you obnoxious cow! Fk you ! Better block me btch! I’ll come for you on this app
I too must apologize for barking. I am so disgusted by the way these Nazi christians are desecrating everything that Jesus taught. There are many of us like the Bishop whose Christianity is to follow the Bible and the words of our Lord. WE want to reclaim our faith from those who would destroy it
You have a huge heart and tolerance 🙏. I don’t deserve such kindness after my explosive reaction. You are indeed saintly . Honored to have your kindness and please forgive me . It’s not acceptable just because my fundy dad abused me. I don’t want to be him . I need to grow . That wasn’t growth 🙏
Thank you . I apologize . You triggered a past abuse from xtian people , my parents , my intended xtian family and even the church , that lit fire to my serenity . Peace be with you 🙏. Can I blame turrets? I might be undiagnosed
Thanks for that link. I do stress she was not involved in the way that was originally portrayed in the screenshot. It seems she was part of the internment, but she was not the one who was friends with the family and reached out to them.
If she's not sainted, she needs to be awarded the presidential Medal of Freedom. Though it most likely won't be awarded by the current White House occupant.
What an incredible human!!I just ordered her book. We need more inspirational folks at this time because the world is looking very bleak. So thanks for sharing that!
We can't let trump know that. He will send in the military to have his body exhumed. I was being sarcastic and felt a pang in my heart, because Trump would do it.
You must've known I really needed this today. I love Rollins, I love Combat Rock, I love the mood of this. Thank you for reminding me who I am. You rock!
You're so welcome! We'll get through this one way or another. This has been my pinned tw**t since probably 2016 and we're still pushing through! Stay well, you rock too!
That's wonderful. That really is the saddest story I have ever heard. The fact that there are diabolical people, just like his killers, still out there makes me furious.
Long ago, as an atheist (still am), I earned an MA at a progressive seminary. After living in an awful, evangelical place I cannot tell you how illuminating and life changing it was to be surrounded and taught by individuals who embodied the spirit of Rev Budde. Life changing. I recognize her spirit
My friend who is a YouTuber has done several videos about Matthew and one of them is about his resting place. His YouTube channel is Scott on Tape. Both videos show a beautiful tribute to a young man who was so horribly taken away. #ScottonTape
I am sure that somebody in the trump circle is getting fired for not realizing where trump has run into this clergy before. During BLM protests, trump decided to take a walk for a photo op. He had the area tear gassed, including the bishop handing out water. All so he could take photos at the place
Idk what is more sad. That he could not be given a proper burial for 25 years or that it was because some people are so pathetically small that they would have continued abusing him in death.
I had a life, its fun to live past 30's Its been enough time. Enough scenarios. Matthew Shepard was more than an event in time, more than an emotional land mine/easter egg; he thinks he's TS now.🫖🦁❤️🔥
Such a shame that this poor soul couldn't rest because of the disgusting hatred that people have in their evil hearts. So happy to know he's finally at rest.
Amazing. https://www.biography.com/crime/matthew-shepard
But but… isn’t he a good Christian. Didn’t God speak to him and called him Moses. Give me a break, that hypocrite wouldn’t know Christianity if it but him in the ass. Moses Mike might be able to fool those dumb Magas but he will never fool God.
The Matt Shepard torture and murder broke my heart when it happened and breaks me Everytime It comes up. That could have been me or anyone. I've been fired , threatened and discriminated enough times in my life to know how threatened straight men are of me. It's a sickness and the Con promotes this.
I detest the fact that the world is like this & I am so very sorry that you've been put through all of that just for being who you are. I tell my son that it's sometimes ok to dislike people bc of what they DO (their actions), but it is never ok to dislike people bc of who they ARE. Love 2 U. 💙❤️💙
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At the very least, she deserves the money and support. Voting with your dollar is what capitalism is all about, right?
Anyone who wants to show their support for her…this is a great way to help her
Pretty sure she needs protection & that’s quite expensive….
In 1964 in Mississippi, KKK members beat and murdered Chaney and the 2 other two civil rights workers with him.
Chaney's gravesite has suffered defacement and vandalism ever since.
https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/the-headstone-of-black-civil-rights-worker-james-chaney-is-news-photo/53039774
Kinda caught between sad and angry.
Please everyone see that she is cared for if she needs representation, see to it she gets the best among us.
Wow! That made me tear up.
What an authentically good person she is! Those are rare.
Would you rather have someone trying to do the right thing and make a difference, or just another person toeing the line?
Keep attacking them and they won’t show up.
Something in the water?
l know his story & often think about him.
Who are these entities who saunter amongst us that believe it’s their job to be judge, jury & executioner? They certainly are not humans.
“Some is rich, and some is poor
And that’s the way the world is
But I don’t believe in laying back
Sayin’ how bad your luck is”
I just wondered, with Trump's administration deleting so many things, and a quick Google search returned this sad result.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-administration-removes-white-house-000510590.html
I wish everything bad for them.
I certainly hope it's coming.
Identify the enemy.
End the oligarchy.
Fore!
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=b2IbsMCgz4A&si=zf8h3Y1UzR9E1KAX
https://www.them.us/story/trump-administration-removes-white-house-websites-honoring-nex-benedict-matthew-shepard
Amazing.
https://www.biography.com/crime/matthew-shepard