New Hampshire bishop warns clergy to prepare for 'new era of martyrdom'
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Key Points:
- Bishop Rob Hirschfeld of the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire has urged clergy to finalize their wills and prepare for a "new era of martyrdom," referencing historical clergy who risked their lives to protect others.
- Hirschfeld made these remarks at a vigil for Renee Good, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, with the Trump administration defending the officer's actions as self-defense.
- Hirschfeld emphasized that Christians should not fear death and called for physical witness to protect vulnerable people, though he did not advocate violence.
- Other Episcopal leaders, including Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe and Rt. Rev. Craig Loya, have also called for Christians to protect immigrants and refugees with love and
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