Nothing to apologize for

I have submitted the following as a letter to the editor. 

Since it may or may not be published, I am sharing it with you now.

Responding to the sermon delivered by Bishop Mariann Budde during the National Prayer Service, President Trump's angry tweet ended, “She and her church owe the public an apology!”

With respect, I would like to ask our President a couple of questions and add a comment.

Did you listen to her whole sermon about the three pillars of unity---respecting the dignity of every human being, telling the truth and living with humility?

Did you hear and feel her heartfelt final words, spoken gently to you? They were a simple, sincere ask for mercy on those who are afraid right now. The bible tells us to “speak the truth with love” and that’s exactly what she did.

Most people feel the need to apologize occasionally. You should try it sometime. But in this case, as a member “her church”, I cannot apologize. Your disrespectful, tone-deaf tweet to her does nothing to help build the unity you claim to want for the country we all love.

John Saville

Corona, CA.