George Floyd death: Donald Trump slammed for posing with bible outside church

2 Jun, 2020 4:10pm 9 minutes to read

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Rev Budde went on to criticise the President for being photographed with the bible, accusing him of seeking to "inflame violence".

"Holding a bible, one that declares that God is love and when everything he has said and done is to enflame violence," she said. "I am beyond. We need moral leadership and he's done everything to divide us and has just used one of the most sacred symbols of the Judeo-Christian tradition."

Other religious leaders expressed similar sentiments.

James Martin, a Jesuit priest from New York, tweeted: "Let me be clear. This is revolting. The Bible is not a prop. A church is not a photo op. Religion is not a political tool. God is not your plaything."

Vicar of Auckland's St Matthew-in-the-City, Helen Jacobi, also expressed her dissatisfaction with president Trump's actions.

"Episcopalians (Anglicans in the US) are justifiably horrified by this hijacking of God's church and scriptures. Shameful. Blasphemous," Jacobi tweeted.

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President Donald Trump walks from the White House through Lafayette Park to visit St John's Church. Photo / AP

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