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Cristoforo Padula's Reflections in the Key of C

Time to Join Together

Tough Times Can Bring Us Together

Trump and his court pastors will not let up, and neither can we. Every day we see new executive orders that attack immigrants, children, and those who need federal assistance. We lament and grieve that these horrific acts are being done in the name of a Christofacist agenda that twists our faith to build power for the wealthy few.

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Every day, the Trump administration blasts the media with attacks against any Christian leader who dares to stand up for our shared values. First, Trump attacked Bishop Budde and the Episcopal church. Next, J.D. Vance attacked the Catholic bishops for defending immigrants. Then, Elon Musk went after the ELCA organization Global Refuge, falsely accusing them of fraud. And last Thursday, Trump announced a so-called anti-Christian bias task force to weed out anyone that will not get in line with their version of Christianity.

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These attacks on our Christian values are designed to make us feel isolated, afraid, and silent. We refuse to let it work this time.

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Because we know the truth. We are NOT alone. There are so many more of us who yearn to walk the way of Christ, to love our neighbors, and to be in a beloved community with one another. We know that the only way out of this horrible moment in history is to get through it, together.