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Christian Leaders Oppose Trump Over This

Several religious leaders across multiple denominations have expressed concern that President Trump’s recent executive orders on immigration and his push for mass deportations conflict with fundamental Christian values of compassion for the impoverished and vulnerable.

These leaders point out that many of Trump’s policies echo elements of Christian nationalism, a movement that some churches openly oppose. This criticism arises as the Trump administration makes changes that allow immigration enforcement in previously protected places like churches and schools.

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has voiced significant concerns. He highlighted that Trump’s policies on immigrants, refugees, foreign aid, the death penalty, and environmental issues could lead to detrimental outcomes, especially for society’s most defenseless individuals.

Similarly, the Episcopal Church has criticized the administration’s policy of separating families at the border. The church has committed to creating practical solutions to shield the most vulnerable, advocating for the protection of Dreamers, opposition to mass deportation, and support for programs like Temporary Protected Status.

During a service at the National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde urged President Trump to show compassion towards immigrants and LGBTQ youth. She emphasized that while many immigrants might lack official documentation, they are predominantly law-abiding, contributing members of society working in essential but often overlooked jobs.

However, President Trump responded sharply on TruthSocial, accusing Bishop Budde of inappropriately politicizing her church.

While Pope Francis offered congratulations to Trump on his inauguration, he simultaneously criticized the president’s aggressive deportation strategies as shameful.

Polling data from the Public Religion Research Institute reveals a complex landscape of political support among religious groups: 85% of white Evangelical Protestants, 59% of white Catholics, and 57% of white non-Evangelical Protestants supported Trump, while smaller percentages of Hispanic Protestants (64%) and Hispanic Catholics (43%) voted for him. This data indicates varying degrees of alignment with Trump’s policies within the Christian community.


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