Amid ICE clashes, bishop urges clergy to prepare their wills : NPR
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Key Points:
- Bishop Rob Hirschfeld of New Hampshire urged Episcopal clergy to prepare for potential martyrdom amid rising tensions over immigration enforcement, advising them to have their affairs in order and be ready to physically protect vulnerable populations.
- His remarks, made during a vigil for Renee Macklin Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent, received mixed reactions: some clergy praised the call for courageous action, while others criticized it as inflammatory and counterproductive to peacebuilding.
- Hirschfeld clarified he did not intend to incite violence but encouraged living without fear of death and being spiritually prepared, citing historical Episcopal martyrs as examples of faith in action.
- The White House and Department of Homeland Security condemned Hirschfeld’s comments, emphasizing the legality of federal law enforcement actions
