Talarico Forgives MAGA Pastor who Prayed for His Death

Friday, March 27, 2026

James Talarico, the Texas Democratic state representative and Presbyterian seminarian, has said he forgives Pete Hegseth's pastor for praying for his death.

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New: Pete Hegseth's pastor and close spiritual advisor says he wants Texas Democratic state Rep. James Talarico to die. "We want him crucified with Christ," Brooks Potteiger said of Talarico, as the podcast host said he prays "that God kills him." www.huffpost.com/entry/pete-h ...

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"Hegseth prays at Pentagon service for overwhelming violence' against enemies

Remarks come after defense secretary calls for changes to military's chaplain corps, which had been watered down'"

The defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, prayed during a religious service at the Pentagon that there be "overwhelming violence of action against those who deserve no mercy".

www.theguardian.com

Jesus responded:

"Not everyone who says to me, Master, Master' will enter the kingdom of heaven; only people who do the will of my father in heaven. On that day lots of people will say to me, Master, Master"we prophesied in your name, didn't we? We cast out demons in your name! We performed lots of powerful deeds in your name!'

"Then I will have to say to them, I never knew you! You're a bunch of evildoers"go away from me!' "
Matthew 7:21-23
New Testament for Everyone

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-03-26 05:27 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"Hegseth prays at Pentagon service for overwhelming violence' against enemies

Jesus instructed his followers to love their enemies, bless those who curse them, and pray for those who persecute or abuse them, marking a sharp contrast to conventional beliefs about hating enemies. Followers are commanded Christ to pray specifically for those who mistreat or persecute them.

Luke 6:27-28: But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

#2 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2026-03-26 06:16 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Pete Hegseth is an alcoholic misogynistic racist phony Christian whose own mother disowned him.

I would hope if American personnel are captured by the enemy, they are shown mercy and not butchered the way Secretary of War Crimes brayed.

He's a monster, pure and simple.

#3 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-03-26 06:58 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 5

MAGA would absolutely hate Jesus.

He'd be arrested and deported.

Just like so many who share his name have been.

#4 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-03-26 07:24 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

*** James Talarico's (D-TX) Counterpart in Maine Ahead of Both AIPAC Opponents ***

"Oyster farmer and former USMC combat veteran Graham Platner (D) has a wide 27-point lead over Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) in the Maine Democratic primary election for the US Senate.

"47.8% of respondents in the Emerson College poll said they would support Platner, versus 40.6% who would support status quo dinosaur US Senator Susan Collins (R-ME)."

~snip~

Both of these AIPAC dinosaurs are behind in the polls to Graham Platner, just like Andrew Cuomo was against NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) last year.

Americans are plain sick and tired of Islamophobia and the "forever wars" in the Middle East.

The more Muslims Israel kills this year, the better the chances for non-AIPAC Democrats in 2026 to win.

And all Democrats should be pleased with peace-loving, progressive candidates like Graham Platner or James Talarico, right?

Sources:

www.usatoday.com

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#5 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-03-27 07:49 AM | Reply

@#3 ... Pete Hegseth is an alcoholic misogynistic racist phony Christian whose own mother disowned him. ...

Ya know...

Sometimes I just wish you would say what is on your mind and not hold back the adjectives.

#6 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-27 09:58 PM | Reply

... James Talarico, the Texas Democratic state representative and Presbyterian seminarian, has said he forgives Pete Hegseth's pastor for praying for his death. ...

A many have observed here, I am not a devout follower of current Christianity because of the issues I have with Christianity's wandering into politics.

OK, that aside...

Isn't forgiveness something that Christians preach?

So, TX Rep Talarico's forgiveness of the Pastor is A Good Thing?

#7 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-27 10:41 PM | Reply

Fascinating how easily hate cloaks itself under pure white religious garb...has always, will always, and yet, for the discerning, there are wonderful people who believe, who take comfort and hope from their religion, and that is why I, an atheist, am so glad Talarico is running and hope he wins. His religion is no danger to those who see differently, he is an inspirational challenge to the far right.

#8 | Posted by Hughmass at 2026-03-28 07:27 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1