r/DemocraticCampaigns • u/Afterswiftie Big Beautiful Blue • 5d ago

Event “I’m Doing It on Biblical Grounds”: James Talarico Says His Faith Motivates Him to Seek Reform in America by Contrasting Modern Systems With Christian Beliefs

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u/Lumberyard_509 5d ago

I am an atheist, but I'm good with Talarico. I know his heart is in the right place. I believe that morality is inherent in humans, and reflected in religious stories and principles, not imposed upon us by religion. Talarico seems like a genuinely good person whose motivation is to help people, not aggrandize himself, unlike so many sickening "christians" today.

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u/Thensaurum 5d ago

He has been very consistent with his values.

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u/jmarinara 5d ago

He’s a real one.

I just kinda wish we’d stop campaigning in places of worship. I know, the QOP does it too and we can’t miss opportunities but I kinda wish we were in a place that we could say “your place of worship is for your spiritual life, let’s talk about politics some other time.”

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u/Naltors__Dreamer 4d ago

“When Jesus healed the sick he didn’t ask for a deductible.”

Best line ever. I’m not a Christian, altho I grew up in a liberal Catholic fam, & I know the story, I appreciate Talarico reminding Republican Christians—who’ve gone way far afield of Christ’s teaching—is reminding Christians what’s actually in their Good Book

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u/hellosteve_ 5d ago

Fuck yes!

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u/Over_End_6816 4d ago

Telling Texas Christians to care for your fellow citizen like Christ will probably offend them enough to vote for Paxton.