Rep. James Talarico Destroys the Myth of Christian Nationalism

Friday, January 23, 2026

James Talarico speaks from inside the Christian tradition to call out the hypocrisy of Christian nationalism -- not by attacking faith, but by actually taking Jesus' words seriously.

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James Talarico has been doing something really interesting: Preaching the actual teachings of Jesus and showcasing how Christian Nationalism distorts and contradicts the core tenets of Christianity. It's a worthy, important endeavor I don't see many politicians willing to do.

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-- Ahmed Baba (@ahmedbaba.bsky.social) Dec 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM

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#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-23 11:29 AM | Reply

He's gop. He's going to say all the right things until elected.

Look at trump and congress for examples.

But He's going to be the breakout gop senator?

Gmafb!

#2 | Posted by fresno500 at 2026-01-23 01:27 PM | Reply

He's a Dem...

Georgetown, TEXAS (KXAN) " There is national attention on the Texas Senate race between Democratic candidates Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Texas State Representative James Talarico.

www.kxan.com

"holy sh*t! i didn't expect a pastor to say THIS on camera...
Keith Edwards"

www.youtube.com

#3 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-23 03:58 PM | Reply

Excellent and concise, although there is more to Samaritan history, his take is informed. I dig symbology, as do apparently artists throughout all time, every culture.

It's interesting how ICE practices none of these recommendations by default if our citizenry are supposed to embrace ICE Jesus stealing children.

[insert AI generated Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang child snatcher slipping on Kristi Noem mask]

#4 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2026-01-23 04:03 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Hi Corky:

As you are aware, I side with the underdog, whoever or wherever they are, whether they were the Irish getting starved by the British or Ukrainians getting frozen or slaughtered by the Kremlin.

House Democrat Jasmine Crockett, not a member of "The Squad" for good reason, sides against the underdogs in Gaza and the West Bank.

In Congress Ms. Crockett votes consistently to fund and arm the Israeli Death Forces (IDF) which has been ethnically cleansing Palestinians for years.

How that helps her constituents in the Texas 30th CD, keine ahnung.

Peace Samaritans and the antiwar movement, which is as old as the American Revolution, will not support her candidacy any time, any where.

Our best wishes to Master James Talarico (D-TX) in his political career.

#5 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-01-23 04:19 PM | Reply

Oh boy another jesus pol... JFC

#6 | Posted by john_savage1 at 2026-01-23 04:55 PM | Reply

The only christians who follow the teaching if christ are the Quakers, and they are universally persecuted by all the other christians

-Franois-Marie Arouet, paraphrased

#7 | Posted by john_savage1 at 2026-01-23 04:58 PM | Reply

Following the word of God requires empathy, among other traits, and God-Man hero martyr Charlie Kirk sneered at empathy. Christian nationalism allows its adherents to look down upon the poor, the homeless, and the downtrodden. These people are one step from those described by Bob Dylan:

A south politician preaches to the poor white man
"You got more than the blacks, don't complain
You're better than them, you been born with white skin," they explain
--"Only A Pawn In Their Game"

Just don't remind these folks about what JC said about 'the rich man', Heaven, camels and the eye of a needle...

#8 | Posted by catdog at 2026-01-23 05:05 PM | Reply