The Tennessean's letters reflect the views of the authors and add to public discourse. At issue: Bishop Mariann Budde's ...

We stand with Budde and we encourage those who are criticizing her to study both the writings of our country’s founders, ...

Let’s name the truth: Bishop Budde’s call for mercy was not an attack. It was a reminder. A reminder that leadership without ...

As corporations and institutions bow to Trump’s whims and grievances, a Washington, D.C., bishop, shaped by her time serving ...

The fake claim alleged Budde was removed for her comments during President Donald Trump's inaugural prayer service.

This is an opinion cartoon. This cartoon was first published in this morning’s Crowe Jam newsletter. To get in on exclusive ...

The bishop asked President Trump publicly to “have mercy,” electrifying some liberal churchgoers in an era dominated by ...

But false leaders like Bishop Budde encounter this necessary shepherding and shout, Have mercy Don t tell people they need to ...

Bishop Mariann Budde asked President Trump to show mercy on marginalized groups, like immigrants and LGBT. Her words didn't ...

The bishop who asked President Trump to “have mercy” to immigrants and transgender teenagers says politics and faith can’t be ...

A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or ...

A Texas bakery, known for its political pastries, is viral again after selling out of Bishop Budde cookies after her sermon ...