Talarico is not a practicing Christian. His quote from the Gospel of Thomas from the pulpit is blasphemy. Thomas was never in canon. His "gospel" was written too late, did not have the story of Jesus as it's center, and is a collection of sayings not attributable to Jesus. The views Talarico quotes are not Christian, therefore he's not Christian. He may have followers, however he's leading them on the path to hell.
Talarico's election shows that Democrats do not understand Christianity - they think it's just words.
To use your architectural analogy: the Christian house has a front door that leads to salvation; the Talarico house sort of looks the same but the front door opens onto the pit of Hell.
That scripture is about hypocrisy and not judging. If you are doing a sin don't judge someone else for doing the same thing. Scripture, though, says we are to judge in other cases.
Democrat Texan primary voters voted for Talarico because either a) they believed Congresswoman Crockett was too unserious to challenge the GOP; b) they needed someone to Crockett’s left on most issues; or both. I think you give the Democrat party far too much credit to think they could use the language and fool most people. They picked Talarico for the same reason they picked Buttigieg. They pretend he is moderate because he doesn’t speak like Crockett but he is just as far left as the rest of them.
You gotta wonder what DJT is holding over Republicans heads that keeps them in lock step while turning a blind eye to his atrocious policies. Could it be the RNC emails that Putin got a hold of and never released, like he did with the DNC emails which he released to wiki leaks?
“ beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits….” Matthew 7:15
Talarico is a false prophet, false pastor, speaking a progressive religion not in line with true Christianity. I had read prior to the primary he was more radical than Crockett. At least with her, you knew what her craziness embraced. With him, you have a truly radical progressive activist. Texans won’t fall for his radical views; however, Democrats know how to cheat and the media will go right along with the Democrats.
Perhaps, Ruth H, there's not as many Texans in Texas as there used to be, thus it's much easier to convince voters that this candidate with incisors is really just another sheep.
He wasn't progressive as the far left would define the term. Jesus, though, wanted all to be valued as having been created in the image of God. He as creator gives us our value and our boundaries and duties.
Thank you! You expose significant theological problems with Talarico's positions. Great architecture analogy. He is preaching complete heresy while claiming to be Christian. It is the great tragedy of the modern era how rapidly ANY number of American's could embrace his rationale. We've all witnessed alarming shifts and departure from true Christian faith which includes Jesus' teaching addressing what 'marriage' truly IS - God's idea: male & female! with the analogy of Christ as Bridegroom/Church as Bride - all to glorify God and bring right and effectual blessing to the world. [God, who is LOVE, is not void of truth, judgement, and reality.] I PRAY that Talarico's candidacy will expose false doctrine and increase Christians' understanding of true theology and development of a more rigorous faith foundation. These days there are same-sex attracted Christians who wisely recognize a higher call and identity (redeemed sinner) and uphold and LIVE true discipleship of Christ, rejecting immorality. Look up Sam Alberry to start.
This is the typical Democrat playbook. All surface, with nothing underneath.
It's the same as how they always think the problem is that the message didn't come out right, or strong enough, or repeated enough, instead of the problem being the message itself. Or thinking that the candidate is wrong when it was the policy that was wrong. Or thinking that having a bunch of people carry the same manufactured signs proves the existence of a movement.
It's all dressing. And they hope that nobody looks beneath the thin and flimsy surface.
Seems to me (FWIW) that Talarico is a new twist on the Marxists' "liberation theology." That is, creating a chimera of Christianity in order to advance a hostile (or at least contradictory) ideology.
Perhaps with a little Jim Bakker charlatanism thrown in.
Well, you have been far too kind. Let's not mince words: dude's a heretic. Nothing I've heard him say or seen reported is anything but distortion, mostly along the lines of ancient heresies long since repudiated and condemned. It's incredibly offensive.
How it will play in TX politics depends on how many voters are unclear on the concept. His timing looks bad to me, though. 15-20 years ago, social justice was stealthily ascendant in establishment churches ('tolerance' displacing doctrine in smoke-filled backrooms of church politics). Many had, as you describe, rebuilt internally, rejecting Christ & embracing the world, while keeping shreds of the facade intact. Yet no longer being Christian they began failing, shrinking, and dying, driving away faithful individuals and increasingly entire congregations -- dramatically exacerbated 2020-present. PCUSA had 2.5m members in 2000 and probably not even 1m in 2025; we're familiar with a United Methodist congregation that literally chiseled the "United" out of its stonework sign after successfully exiting.
It definitely resembles the level of brilliance that ran Tampon Tim as a regular guy while claiming JD Vance was weird. I guess we'll see if it works better this time than last.
“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”
~ Matthew 7:15
This guy is truly a piece of work! He is sooo marinated in his falsity it comes off as sincere. He has twisted and perverted the very Word of God to justify sinfulness, which is an abomination. God have mercy on anyone who falls for it.
So typical of the Democrat Party. But they are kept in power by mid and dim-wits, of which we presently have an oversupply. Many Christians in all categories unfortunately lack discernment with respect to matters of their own faith, and I hope they notice the appalling apostasy of this charlatan.
I would like to inform people that as early as post 9/11, many delegates to the Texas State Convention voted to remove ALL reference to God and Biblical principles from the Republican platform. I was a delegate just beginning to test my own commitment to political structure. Their amendments had to be overruled by the GOP leaders. The Democrats have sought to undermine sound leadership by deceptively running as Republicans or with candidates chosen from people who never make a concrete statement for liberal or conservative positions. Case in point? Remember Wendy Davis? She served on a North Texas school board. Claimed to be conservative. Uninformed voters believed her. Horrible person, Texans from her district couldn't wait to kick her out. We don't have a voting record for Talarico. But his own words convict him. Don't trust him,Texas,or we'll have a situation like Virginia has now. The voters were totally duped by PR created campaign promises of governing as a moderate. Those lies soured voters immediately when Spannberger began promoting large tax increases and sanctuary policies from day one. "D" stands for Democrat--it also stands for duplicitous!!
Hey Texans, don't overthink this. Vote Republican, whether it's Paxton or Cornyn. Either will be WAY BETTER for TEXAS, than this woke, fake "Christian" Democrat.
Paxton OVER Cornyn. We Texans are smart enough to remember how Cornyn stabbed us in the back over persecuting our J6 brothers and sisters! God Bless Texas
Talarico is not a practicing Christian. His quote from the Gospel of Thomas from the pulpit is blasphemy. Thomas was never in canon. His "gospel" was written too late, did not have the story of Jesus as it's center, and is a collection of sayings not attributable to Jesus. The views Talarico quotes are not Christian, therefore he's not Christian. He may have followers, however he's leading them on the path to hell.
Your reply was meaningless. There are no platitudes in my note, and calling BS seems to be the mantra those with no facts fall back on.
Other than fulfilling your troll requirement, what about my note doesn't meet your standards for fact?
Waiting for a reply.
Talarico's election shows that Democrats do not understand Christianity - they think it's just words.
To use your architectural analogy: the Christian house has a front door that leads to salvation; the Talarico house sort of looks the same but the front door opens onto the pit of Hell.
Telling the truth about someone isn’t judging them!
And what “word salad”
Have I given?
That scripture is about hypocrisy and not judging. If you are doing a sin don't judge someone else for doing the same thing. Scripture, though, says we are to judge in other cases.
Democrat Texan primary voters voted for Talarico because either a) they believed Congresswoman Crockett was too unserious to challenge the GOP; b) they needed someone to Crockett’s left on most issues; or both. I think you give the Democrat party far too much credit to think they could use the language and fool most people. They picked Talarico for the same reason they picked Buttigieg. They pretend he is moderate because he doesn’t speak like Crockett but he is just as far left as the rest of them.
Dems, though, do like to redefine the meaning of words and then get angry when you don't agree to be confused.
None of this matters, because Talarico will always vote along party lines just like any other Dem they could have chosen. Democrats are fungible.
Severely underrated comment ☝️
"Democrats are fungible" should be copywrited!
I hope more candidates on both sides start rejecting Christianity.
You gotta wonder what DJT is holding over Republicans heads that keeps them in lock step while turning a blind eye to his atrocious policies. Could it be the RNC emails that Putin got a hold of and never released, like he did with the DNC emails which he released to wiki leaks?
“ beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits….” Matthew 7:15
Talarico is a false prophet, false pastor, speaking a progressive religion not in line with true Christianity. I had read prior to the primary he was more radical than Crockett. At least with her, you knew what her craziness embraced. With him, you have a truly radical progressive activist. Texans won’t fall for his radical views; however, Democrats know how to cheat and the media will go right along with the Democrats.
Perhaps, Ruth H, there's not as many Texans in Texas as there used to be, thus it's much easier to convince voters that this candidate with incisors is really just another sheep.
That would be truly sad to have many easily fooled by his rhetoric.
He wasn't progressive as the far left would define the term. Jesus, though, wanted all to be valued as having been created in the image of God. He as creator gives us our value and our boundaries and duties.
He’s a FRAUD!!
Thank you! You expose significant theological problems with Talarico's positions. Great architecture analogy. He is preaching complete heresy while claiming to be Christian. It is the great tragedy of the modern era how rapidly ANY number of American's could embrace his rationale. We've all witnessed alarming shifts and departure from true Christian faith which includes Jesus' teaching addressing what 'marriage' truly IS - God's idea: male & female! with the analogy of Christ as Bridegroom/Church as Bride - all to glorify God and bring right and effectual blessing to the world. [God, who is LOVE, is not void of truth, judgement, and reality.] I PRAY that Talarico's candidacy will expose false doctrine and increase Christians' understanding of true theology and development of a more rigorous faith foundation. These days there are same-sex attracted Christians who wisely recognize a higher call and identity (redeemed sinner) and uphold and LIVE true discipleship of Christ, rejecting immorality. Look up Sam Alberry to start.
This is the typical Democrat playbook. All surface, with nothing underneath.
It's the same as how they always think the problem is that the message didn't come out right, or strong enough, or repeated enough, instead of the problem being the message itself. Or thinking that the candidate is wrong when it was the policy that was wrong. Or thinking that having a bunch of people carry the same manufactured signs proves the existence of a movement.
It's all dressing. And they hope that nobody looks beneath the thin and flimsy surface.
Seems to me (FWIW) that Talarico is a new twist on the Marxists' "liberation theology." That is, creating a chimera of Christianity in order to advance a hostile (or at least contradictory) ideology.
Perhaps with a little Jim Bakker charlatanism thrown in.
Just another communist
Well, you have been far too kind. Let's not mince words: dude's a heretic. Nothing I've heard him say or seen reported is anything but distortion, mostly along the lines of ancient heresies long since repudiated and condemned. It's incredibly offensive.
How it will play in TX politics depends on how many voters are unclear on the concept. His timing looks bad to me, though. 15-20 years ago, social justice was stealthily ascendant in establishment churches ('tolerance' displacing doctrine in smoke-filled backrooms of church politics). Many had, as you describe, rebuilt internally, rejecting Christ & embracing the world, while keeping shreds of the facade intact. Yet no longer being Christian they began failing, shrinking, and dying, driving away faithful individuals and increasingly entire congregations -- dramatically exacerbated 2020-present. PCUSA had 2.5m members in 2000 and probably not even 1m in 2025; we're familiar with a United Methodist congregation that literally chiseled the "United" out of its stonework sign after successfully exiting.
It definitely resembles the level of brilliance that ran Tampon Tim as a regular guy while claiming JD Vance was weird. I guess we'll see if it works better this time than last.
“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”
~ Matthew 7:15
This guy is truly a piece of work! He is sooo marinated in his falsity it comes off as sincere. He has twisted and perverted the very Word of God to justify sinfulness, which is an abomination. God have mercy on anyone who falls for it.
So typical of the Democrat Party. But they are kept in power by mid and dim-wits, of which we presently have an oversupply. Many Christians in all categories unfortunately lack discernment with respect to matters of their own faith, and I hope they notice the appalling apostasy of this charlatan.
Clearly, you don’t hear yourself.
…and your point is??
I would like to inform people that as early as post 9/11, many delegates to the Texas State Convention voted to remove ALL reference to God and Biblical principles from the Republican platform. I was a delegate just beginning to test my own commitment to political structure. Their amendments had to be overruled by the GOP leaders. The Democrats have sought to undermine sound leadership by deceptively running as Republicans or with candidates chosen from people who never make a concrete statement for liberal or conservative positions. Case in point? Remember Wendy Davis? She served on a North Texas school board. Claimed to be conservative. Uninformed voters believed her. Horrible person, Texans from her district couldn't wait to kick her out. We don't have a voting record for Talarico. But his own words convict him. Don't trust him,Texas,or we'll have a situation like Virginia has now. The voters were totally duped by PR created campaign promises of governing as a moderate. Those lies soured voters immediately when Spannberger began promoting large tax increases and sanctuary policies from day one. "D" stands for Democrat--it also stands for duplicitous!!
Hey Texans, don't overthink this. Vote Republican, whether it's Paxton or Cornyn. Either will be WAY BETTER for TEXAS, than this woke, fake "Christian" Democrat.
Paxton OVER Cornyn. We Texans are smart enough to remember how Cornyn stabbed us in the back over persecuting our J6 brothers and sisters! God Bless Texas
After doing some homework, I agree with you 100%. Paxton is the choice for Texans.
Dems couldn’t come up with a better choice against Crockett? They went from nut to nuttier.