Thanks for sharing this video, Julie. Our family took a day trip on Monday to Calistoga and hiked in the state park to celebrate MLK (watched the "I have a dream" speech together) and avoid the other news of the day. My heart hurts so badly and my fear is so great.
sending you love Tari. glad you got to Calistoga (mud?) my fear is great and my heart hurts too. we can't all be Mariann Budde's but it sure feels great to see her stand up like that.
Yes, Bishop Budde spoke from her heart, walking in the path of histories great leaders who are not afraid to speak truth. I will share her as an example of allyship to my students
yes so important for young people to see. like, she'll get cancelled by some circles but she's saying it anyway. that kid of bravery is needed more than ever.
My intentions were to find a way to serve on MLK Day and my body was revolting to a medication so I spent it with a good book (Becoming Little Shell, a Native story of finding one's self). Each day I have called a friend who is now in danger and it is heartwarming how many are turning to their communities to find strengthen and to strengthen their ties and commitments to their work in this country. Bishop Budde had a congregation in Minneapolis and the paper has been full of praise for her work, compassion, and - now - her courage. I thought someone, surely, would call out "the Emperor has no clothes" during the first term and I was disappointed to see leadership spines crumble; he still has no clothes (but considers himself an Emperor) and leadership spines continue to crumble. My dollars will not go to companies who have removed DEI so I can support those who do see people as worthy of so much more than many are given today. I also read First Ladies and to have the will of Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune to do what is right in the face of the opposition is how I now strive to live in these days. Please keep us thinking and exploring ourselves and our world, Julie - you are valuable beyond words.
Hm I have no idea. (I didn't realize there was a mass Exodus (I'm not Episcopalian and don't follow that community.)) I know they allow women to be priests (obviously since Budde is) - is that part of the reason for the Exodus? It's hard to understand how any true Christian (true in following the teachings of Jesus Christ) can see her remarks as anything other than Christlike.
indeed they did, massively. and i would suspect this was the reason for many. the compassion for illegal alien immigrants seems to outweigh the sympathy for the victims of their crimes. it is off-putting to many, as evidenced by the new poll revealing 60% support for his deportation policies.
However, research indicates that immigrants commit less crimes than U.S.-born people.
Much of the available data focuses on incarceration rates because that's where immigration status is recorded.
Some of the most extensive research comes from Stanford University. Economist Ran Abramitzky found that since the 1960s, immigrants are 60% less likely to be incarcerated than U.S.-born people.
There is also state level research, that shows similar results: researchers at the CATO Institute, a libertarian think tank, looked into Texas in 2019. They found that undocumented immigrants were 37.1% less likely to be convicted of a crime.
Beyond incarceration rates, research also shows that there is no correlation between undocumented people and a rise in crime. Recent investigations by The New York Times and The Marshall Project found that between 2007 and 2016, there was no link between undocumented immigrants and a rise in violent or property crime in those communities.
I have no belief that you will read, integrate, and understand this. I am not writing this for you. I am writing this so that a comment full of hatred and misinformation doesn’t stand uncorrected. That, I can do, even if I can’t change your mind.
thanks Megan - but that stat, like all stats, is subject to manipulation. Almost all sanctuary states/cities do not collect or report the legal status of those they arrest - just last week the LA County Sheriff said the following in response to a question asked about the status of the looters they arrested - "i dont know, we dont ask them." so i'm not sure i believe that stat. that being said, even if it is true, with all the pain and damage natives inflict on their fellow citizens, wouldn't it be a good idea to not allow in more criminals? even if it was just one? and when you put that stat out as a response, i cannot but help think how it hits the families of murdered by illegal immigrants. what is it about child rapist illegal aliens that you like?
The Episcopal Church has been experiencing a long-term decline in membership, with some reporting a worst-ever year-over-year drop in 2023. However, the church has also seen an increase in average Sunday worship attendance.
Membership decline
In 2022, the Episcopal Church lost 88,306 members, which was the largest single-year loss in memory
In 2023, the Episcopal Church had a membership of approximately 1.547 million people, which was a decline from 2022
The Episcopal Church has lost 23% of members in the past 10 years
Attendance increase
In 2023, the Episcopal Church saw an increase in average Sunday worship attendance
The increase in attendance was a partial rebound following the end of COVID restrictions
Other metrics
The Episcopal Church has seen a decline in baptisms, marriages, and confirmations
The Episcopal Church has seen a decline in the number of new members
Factors contributing to decline
The Episcopal Church has seen a long-term decline in membership
The Episcopal Church has seen a decline in weddings, which has been of particular concern
Thanks for sharing this video, Julie. Our family took a day trip on Monday to Calistoga and hiked in the state park to celebrate MLK (watched the "I have a dream" speech together) and avoid the other news of the day. My heart hurts so badly and my fear is so great.
sending you love Tari. glad you got to Calistoga (mud?) my fear is great and my heart hurts too. we can't all be Mariann Budde's but it sure feels great to see her stand up like that.
I just watched her speak with my 17 year old daughter. Her words, “You go girl.”
100% - like - WOWWWWWW. Jaw drop. Mic drop. All the drops.
Love you, Julie xox
love you back, Sir
Yes, Bishop Budde spoke from her heart, walking in the path of histories great leaders who are not afraid to speak truth. I will share her as an example of allyship to my students
yes so important for young people to see. like, she'll get cancelled by some circles but she's saying it anyway. that kid of bravery is needed more than ever.
Scary times for sure. May love, empathy and humanity always win over hatred
❤️🙏❤️
🙏🏽
My intentions were to find a way to serve on MLK Day and my body was revolting to a medication so I spent it with a good book (Becoming Little Shell, a Native story of finding one's self). Each day I have called a friend who is now in danger and it is heartwarming how many are turning to their communities to find strengthen and to strengthen their ties and commitments to their work in this country. Bishop Budde had a congregation in Minneapolis and the paper has been full of praise for her work, compassion, and - now - her courage. I thought someone, surely, would call out "the Emperor has no clothes" during the first term and I was disappointed to see leadership spines crumble; he still has no clothes (but considers himself an Emperor) and leadership spines continue to crumble. My dollars will not go to companies who have removed DEI so I can support those who do see people as worthy of so much more than many are given today. I also read First Ladies and to have the will of Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune to do what is right in the face of the opposition is how I now strive to live in these days. Please keep us thinking and exploring ourselves and our world, Julie - you are valuable beyond words.
Beyond courageous, knowing Trump's penchant for retribution.
do you think her comments will grow her congregation? Or will it continue or increase the mass exodus from the Episcopalian Church?
Hm I have no idea. (I didn't realize there was a mass Exodus (I'm not Episcopalian and don't follow that community.)) I know they allow women to be priests (obviously since Budde is) - is that part of the reason for the Exodus? It's hard to understand how any true Christian (true in following the teachings of Jesus Christ) can see her remarks as anything other than Christlike.
indeed they did, massively. and i would suspect this was the reason for many. the compassion for illegal alien immigrants seems to outweigh the sympathy for the victims of their crimes. it is off-putting to many, as evidenced by the new poll revealing 60% support for his deportation policies.
I would hope a religious community would know better than to scapegoat an entire group of people based on the vile actions of a few.
Some information for you:
However, research indicates that immigrants commit less crimes than U.S.-born people.
Much of the available data focuses on incarceration rates because that's where immigration status is recorded.
Some of the most extensive research comes from Stanford University. Economist Ran Abramitzky found that since the 1960s, immigrants are 60% less likely to be incarcerated than U.S.-born people.
There is also state level research, that shows similar results: researchers at the CATO Institute, a libertarian think tank, looked into Texas in 2019. They found that undocumented immigrants were 37.1% less likely to be convicted of a crime.
Beyond incarceration rates, research also shows that there is no correlation between undocumented people and a rise in crime. Recent investigations by The New York Times and The Marshall Project found that between 2007 and 2016, there was no link between undocumented immigrants and a rise in violent or property crime in those communities.
This information comes from https://www.npr.org/2024/03/08/1237103158/immigrants-are-less-likely-to-commit-crimes-than-us-born-americans-studies-find, but there are many, many more studies to support this.
I have no belief that you will read, integrate, and understand this. I am not writing this for you. I am writing this so that a comment full of hatred and misinformation doesn’t stand uncorrected. That, I can do, even if I can’t change your mind.
thanks Megan - but that stat, like all stats, is subject to manipulation. Almost all sanctuary states/cities do not collect or report the legal status of those they arrest - just last week the LA County Sheriff said the following in response to a question asked about the status of the looters they arrested - "i dont know, we dont ask them." so i'm not sure i believe that stat. that being said, even if it is true, with all the pain and damage natives inflict on their fellow citizens, wouldn't it be a good idea to not allow in more criminals? even if it was just one? and when you put that stat out as a response, i cannot but help think how it hits the families of murdered by illegal immigrants. what is it about child rapist illegal aliens that you like?
The Episcopal Church has been experiencing a long-term decline in membership, with some reporting a worst-ever year-over-year drop in 2023. However, the church has also seen an increase in average Sunday worship attendance.
Membership decline
In 2022, the Episcopal Church lost 88,306 members, which was the largest single-year loss in memory
In 2023, the Episcopal Church had a membership of approximately 1.547 million people, which was a decline from 2022
The Episcopal Church has lost 23% of members in the past 10 years
Attendance increase
In 2023, the Episcopal Church saw an increase in average Sunday worship attendance
The increase in attendance was a partial rebound following the end of COVID restrictions
Other metrics
The Episcopal Church has seen a decline in baptisms, marriages, and confirmations
The Episcopal Church has seen a decline in the number of new members
Factors contributing to decline
The Episcopal Church has seen a long-term decline in membership
The Episcopal Church has seen a decline in weddings, which has been of particular concern