Arkansas United Methodist Bishop Merrill Has a View Felon Trump Needs to Hear

Dear First Felon Trump, Handmaiden of Evil:

I commend your appreciation of women clergy, especially preachers. My first book, And Blessed Is She: Sermons by Women, published long before your hair turned orange, is an item I would like to send you as a gift; please ask First Nazi Musk to tell me where I can bring it and how I am to salute you when we meet.

I knew you would want to see this excerpt from a pastoral letter written by United Methodist Bishop of Arkansas (Thank God for the Clintons!), Laura Merrill.

You're welcome!

David Albert Farmer

Bishop Merrill:

"What I know is that we cannot, as Christian people of the Wesleyan way, disparage or disregard the humanity and the image of God in people who feel foreign to us. The current attempt to dehumanize immigrants is not new; it has happened throughout our nation’s history. But it does not align with lives of faith in Jesus Christ. As this day’s political rhetoric and dramatic new immigration policies unfold in our communities, the basics of our faith call us to: Pray for displaced persons, who have been forced to leave home and are often afraid and vulnerable to exploitation Study scripture to find the wise and loving will of God Pray and reflect on the Social Principles of our church, as we seek to put faith into action in real-life settings Support ministries of care and connection with immigrant persons in our churches and communities Always seek the welfare of the children, especially when they are faced with family separation I pray that we will be people who can hold respectful, empathetic conversations about public policy, even when we disagree, bringing curiosity to situations that are unfamiliar. And I pray that we will be willing to show courageous compassion for immigrant people."

Bishop Laura Merrill. Photo borrowed from the Oklahoman.