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72. James Talarico is well-equipped to take them on -- and perhaps change a mind or two.

Thu Mar 5, 2026, 01:41 AM

Mar 5

And as far as the Christian Nationalist Anti-Abortion people, it would be nice if they took time to actually read things like this:

https://www.christiancitizen.us/articles/when-does-life-begin-reckoning-with-surprising-answers-in-scripture

June 19, 2022
When does life begin? Reckoning with surprising answers in Scripture
Rev. Dr. Dan Brockway

...
Personally, I found Roe's focus on fetal viability to be a decent compromise. Once a developing fetus has a fighting chance of surviving outside the womb, elective termination of the pregnancy (outside of serious health complications) is more or less objectively immoral.

As much as I have observed these debates as a minister and scholar of the Bible, I have always been struck by how rarely Christians support their view of when life begins on Scripture. While the Bible may not speak definitively to the matter, certainly (as Christians) our views on difficult ethical topics should find some basis in God's word. To that end, here are a few biblical passages that should be considered in the debate over when life begins.

... {see the article for the detailed survey)

Perhaps the biggest takeaway from surveying the Bible's teaching around life and when it begins is that we need to exercise some humility. As Christians, we should strive to relate all of our views and actions to Scripture. When the witness of Scripture is not fully clear, and especially when it clashes with our assumptions, that should call our own certainty into question and inspire humility.

Maybe we are not meant to fully understand when life begins. Maybe God in God's infinite wisdom decided that such knowledge is beyond our paygrade. And maybe that's okay.

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Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 4 OP

I urge all Jasmine voters to get behind Talarico Skittles Mar 4 #1

Sadly it looks like it'll be Cornyn again Witnessof Trump Mar 4 #2

Either way Akakoji Mar 4 #4

You don't know Texas Witnessof Trump Mar 4 #6

Fuck Trump Pototan Mar 4 #14

What do they call it these days? A-Schwarzenegger Mar 4 #15

most of us do Skittles Mar 4 #16

Witnessof Trump "Sounds Like A Cult" ! stonecutter357 Mar 4 #29

they will tear each other to pieces Skittles Mar 4 #5

Exactly ... the Repukes are losing voters every day FakeNoose Mar 4 #65

EVERY time repukes bend at the knee to Trump's fascist wishes Skittles Mar 4 #66

Meanwhile Talarico is out campagning for positive change FakeNoose Mar 4 #68

I've been reading about him for some time Skittles Mar 4 #69

Why? Talarcio polled better than Crockett. Callie1979 Mar 4 #18

The majority of Hunt voters are expected to go to Paxton. bearsfootball516 Mar 4 #26

I agree in that I think Paxton will beat Cornyn in the runoff. hamsterjill Mar 4 #63

Maybe not... Vogon_Glory Mar 4 #54

He also said: "Every vote must be counted. Every voice must be heard... pat_k Mar 4 #3

I was hoping he would win because of the racial misogyny that is still vigorously alive in my state. Sadly. efhmc Mar 4 #49

For me, it's because he's a unique voice against Christian Nationalism at a time... pat_k Mar 4 #50

I think that is a strong message and so hope it gets out. I adore them both. We Dems need many of their voices, efhmc Mar 4 #58

That is interesting. pat_k Mar 4 #62

Well, they're ganging up on him. I knew it would be like this. LeftInTX Mar 5 #71

James Talarico is well-equipped to take them on -- and perhaps change a mind or two. pat_k Mar 5 #72

If Crockett sues, she needs to be very clear of her intent hamsterjill Mar 4 #7

They should both sue together. ananda Mar 4 #10

Yes, I agree. LisaM Mar 4 #12

Did Talarico benefit from BidenRocks Mar 4 #8

I think so. LiberalLovinLug Mar 4 #9

No question. ananda Mar 4 #11

partly Skittles Mar 4 #17

And Jasmine had been on Colbert many times TexasBushwhacker Mar 4 #24

same moonshinegnomie Mar 4 #30

And sexists! TexasBushwhacker Mar 4 #53

I too voted for who I thought had the better shot Skittles Mar 4 #67

My thought at the time and now. Yes. underpants Mar 4 #22

That's what I'm thinking. Plus, she ain't got no penis, and she's black. Timeflyer Mar 4 #25

Jasmine Crockett certainly understands her next step will have consequences. democrank Mar 4 #13

Excellent news from Texas. Bring it home in Nov. He gives us the BEST chance. Callie1979 Mar 4 #19

Two good candidates otchmoson Mar 4 #20

I hope Talarico and Crockett can get together, put their egos aside and mucifer Mar 4 #21

Great Opportunity for Democrats in Texas now. PCB66 Mar 4 #23

Adelson kcoates Mar 4 #27

I fear a Fetterman happening, I fear. displacedvermoter Mar 4 #28

talarico is far from a fetterman moonshinegnomie Mar 4 #31

Good to hear displacedvermoter Mar 4 #33

Can you specify why LtTx Mar 4 #32

A fear I have, displacedvermoter Mar 4 #34

Where did that "fear" come from? TBF Mar 4 #40

I fear that people who take money from gambling displacedvermoter Mar 4 #42

Have you also looked into the money TBF Mar 4 #43

I am not working to take anyone down displacedvermoter Mar 4 #45

You completely ignored my point about finances TBF Mar 4 #46

I despise the whole campaign finance system displacedvermoter Mar 4 #57

I have to agree the whole campaign finance system TBF Mar 4 #64

The Good Guys might not need so long in the Wilderness Vogon_Glory Mar 4 #56

This is disturbing. No one with an ounce of ethics should take money from her. travelingthrulife Mar 4 #35

Yes, I fear you are correct displacedvermoter Mar 4 #36

As long as our candidate is honest and open, BidenRocks Mar 4 #55

She wants to open TX up for casinos BeyondGeography Mar 4 #37

Hopefully, that is good ... displacedvermoter Mar 4 #38

Good. You can't get elected state-wide in Texas without some GOP support Jose Garcia Mar 4 #39

Moderates came out - TBF Mar 4 #52

Just so we're clear on the circumstances - angel823 Mar 4 #41

Now that he's won the nomination, I fully support him... no ifs, ands, or buts. Torchlight Mar 4 #44

Thank you - he is very much the underdog against Paxton or Cornyn - TBF Mar 4 #47

Is He? BidenRocks Mar 4 #59

The last time a dem won a state-wide office in Texas was 1994 - TBF Mar 4 #61

I think MAGAts are a lost cause Skittles Mar 4 #70

"...and could hinge on whether or not President Donald Trump offers an endorsement." Wednesdays Mar 4 #48

Paxton seems to be the MAGA choice - heaven help us. TBF Mar 4 #51

Of course, he's the most criminal mdbl Mar 4 #60