Bill 119 HRES 59 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that expresses the sense of the House that the sermon delivered by the Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde at the National Prayer Service on January 21st, 2025, at the National Cathedral was a display of political activism and condemns its distorted message.
The resolution highlights the belief that the sermon given by Reverend Budde crossed the line into political activism, rather than focusing on spiritual or religious themes. It criticizes the sermon for allegedly promoting a distorted message that was not in line with the purpose of the National Prayer Service.
The resolution does not provide specific details about the content of the sermon or the specific political messages that were deemed inappropriate. Instead, it focuses on the broader issue of the perceived politicization of religious events and the need for religious leaders to maintain a focus on spiritual matters rather than engaging in political activism.
Overall, Bill 119 HRES 59 is a statement from the House of Representatives expressing disapproval of the sermon delivered by Reverend Budde at the National Prayer Service and calling for a return to a more traditional focus on spiritual and religious themes in such settings.