Now this is what you call spirit.
More than 1,000 Christian women, many of them members of the clergy, have signed a letter condemning Donald Trump’s behavior and criticizing the male leaders of their religious communities for making excuses for the presidential candidate.
Christian leaders cannot condone such violent speech about women as a minor mistake or an innocent attempt to be “macho." These excuses teach our young people that such language is acceptable and do further harm to those who have been abused.
We urge all religious leaders to preach, teach and help their communities heal from the twin sins of sexual violence and misogyny. While we are disheartened by Mr. Trump's toxic words, we believe this moment presents an opportunity to teach our daughters and sons that they are loved, and to teach all Americans how to speak out against sexually violent language.
Reverend Jennifer Butler, CEO of Faith in Public Life, said in a in a press release:
"Women clergy and lay leaders are alarmed that Trump has dismissed his sexually abusive remarks as mere ‘locker room' talk, and we are deeply troubled by the emerging evidence of him engaging in the behavior he described on his offensive tape," Butler said... "Trump has not offered true repentance. Congregations must lead the way in denouncing such vile and violent behavior."
Well, thanks to Trump, ministers and pastors have weeks of sermons laid out for them—right through Election Day.
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