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Ruby the Liberal

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20. Soon to be Senator Talarico is what is known as a Matthew 25 Christian

Reply to erronis (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 10, 2026, 12:15 PM

Apr 10

Part of which includes a strong belief in the separation of church and state.

Matthew 25 details the teachings about taking care of the poor, sick and incarcerated - and loving ones neighbor as themselves.

This belief is the opposite of the prosperity gospel dominionists (like the Secretary of War Crimes) that believe they need to 'conquer the world' and 'vanquish enemies en masse' in order to hasten the return of Christ by 'cleaning up the world' for him.

Talarico is standing up against this made up GOP jesus, lord of greed and hate.

And its likely to have a lot of traction in Texas.

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James Talarico: [View all] applegrove Apr 9 OP

I worry about too much emphasis on religious viewpoints as a platform erronis Apr 9 #1

Totally turns me off . IcyPeas Apr 9 #2

In this case I believe we can think that "God" means "good." ananda Apr 9 #13

looks like he's in a church gathering, so perhaps especially pertinent to say these things there. otherwise I agree. nt wiggs Apr 9 #3

Agree with that perspective. I hope Talarico doesn't overuse the pulpit. erronis Apr 9 #4

We'll never be free of it, unfortunately. enigmania Apr 9 #5

I like Talarico's message. He is directly confronting Xtian nationalist ideology. jmbar2 Apr 9 #6

This sounds pretty universal to me... ananda Apr 9 #12

I agree, jmbar2 Seinan Sensei Apr 9 #15

Normally i would agree but this angle is very important SSJVegeta Apr 9 #8

Yes he is going back to a strong belief in his faith Tree Lady Apr 9 #16

It's Texas . You have to view it compared to those in power right now JI7 Apr 9 #17

Please see Post No. 8 dlk Apr 10 #19

Soon to be Senator Talarico is what is known as a Matthew 25 Christian Ruby the Liberal Apr 10 #20

He's speaking the language of the people in the audience, and very eloquently, too. TheRickles Apr 9 #7

He's speaking to a potential voter base Torchlight Apr 9 #9

He walks the walk. The Christian Nationalists he opposes have a faith without works. surfered Apr 9 #10

Religion like many other things is neither good nor bad. It has been used for good, and way too often for evil. Fil1957 Apr 9 #11

Why not push back,,,I remember this ... NowsTheTime Apr 9 #14

K&R LetMyPeopleVote Apr 9 #18

He speaks authentically and it's a message that resonates pinkstarburst Apr 10 #21

I'm pretty sure that's a Christmas tree behind him MorbidButterflyTat Apr 10 #22