"Catholics have a profound and long tradition of social justice teachings, insights that flesh out the demands of the Beatitudes, that keep us focused on what to do and how to respond amid the chaos of any moment. The teaching counters the worldview built on the need to demonize the other and create enemies; it replaces the clenched fist poking the air from the inaugural stand with an open palm of welcome and an embrace. We know how to do this."

I am questioning whether most people who actively oppose Trump are doing so based on their commitment to the Beatitudes, etc., or whether they are opposed to Trump for personal/political reasons and using the Beatitudes to validate their positions.

Even Matthew and Luke couldn't agree on the Beatitudes, although they both agreed on their attitude toward the Jewish and Roman authorities.