James Talarico: Christian Nationalism is a Cancer

[marmar]

Jul 3, 2026 #JamesTalarico #ChristianNationalism #Christianity

James Talarico's Christian nationalism sermon explores why he believes the movement conflicts with the teachings of Jesus. In this powerful message, Talarico argues that Christian nationalism prioritises political power over faith, traces its historical roots to Constantine, and explains his vision of the Kingdom of God centred on love, justice and compassion. Watch the full sermon to hear his perspective on Christianity, politics and authentic faith.

[hlthe2b]

1. Thank you, Talarico for telling the truth about this scourge...

[ananda]

2. Love, justice, and compassion...

works for me

[Wonder Why]

3. No. Cancer used to be a Christian nationalism but now it's curable too often to qualify.

[surfered]

4. Talarico has a chance here. A real Christian vs a real crook (Paxton).

[democratsruletheday]

20. meh....it's TEXAS

fer crissakes. I'm ready to be hurt again.

[mdbl]

5. I would start saying "religious nationalism"

Anytime you use the word Christian the magat morons close their ears yelling LALALALALALALA

[littlemissmartypants]

14. Except then it would have to include Islam and that's not going to stop the ear obstruction and it may ...

Increase misunderstanding.

The religious scholars coined the term "Christian Nationalism" for very specific reasons. Consider Matthew D. Taylor.

He's one such scholar:

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Description: week on Freethought Matters, Annie Laurie Gaylor and Dan Barker speak with religious studies scholar Matthew D. Taylor about his new book, “The Violent Take it By Force: The Christian Movement That is Threatening Our Democracy.”

[mdbl]

17. To me all religious interference in govt is heinous

but I understand your point. Just think though, if it wasn't christian nationalism it would be another one. There are so many who think they are entitled to run other's lives.

[littlemissmartypants]

18. Let me put it this way, Christian Nationalism is Fascism fronting as religion.

❤️

[Uncle Joe]

6. Kicked and recommended

Thanks for the thread marmar

[FakeNoose]

7. I believe he's sincere about his religion, but he needs to tone it down a little

Religion is always divisive, and he lives in an area of the country where simple disagreements can turn into shooting offenses. I don't want anything to happen to such a good man who would make a fine future Senator.

[dave99]

10. He never brings it up, task The Republicans for forcing it as subject.

[70sEraVet]

15. I disagree about toning it down.

He speaks their language, and he's telling them exactly what they need to hear. Like you, however, I do worry about his safety.

[Ponietz]

8. So is capitalism -- by definition

[dlk]

9. In a clear and meaningful way, Talirico confronts Christian nationalism for the cruel/oppressive power grab that it is

It has nothing to do with the teachings of Christ and everything to do with fascism.

I hope the people of Texas have the good sense to elect him to the senate. Our country desperately needs his voice of reason and love.

Thank you for sharing.

[surfered]

12. In the current environment, Democrats cannot win statewide without Independents and some crossover Republicans.

Almost everyone hated Ted Cruz, yet Beto O’Rourke couldn’t unseat him.

Paxton is worse than Cruz. He’s like Trump in that he has no values other than self enrichment. He lies, cheats, commits adultery and fraud, and accepts bribes.

His own staff alerted the Feds to his corruption. The Trump DOJ dropped the investigation. The Republican Legislature impeached him, but the Senate failed to convict.

All while Texas Republicans passed school vouchers, placed the Ten Commandments in schools and mandated the reading of Bible stories in the public school curriculum. Their’s is a faith without works.

Talarico is our best shot for a Democratic Senator from Texas. I hope he’s worthy of your financial support. He needs it.

[peggysue2]

13. That was a brilliant sermon

Talarico is so good at this. Genuine, authentic in his person and faith.

We're going to learn a lot about the Texan electorate in November. Will Texans fall for Paxton's snake oil or respond to Talarico's message? Yes. they will attempt to paint Talarico as a radical because that's what and who Jesus was--a man who would change the world, turn over the tables of the rich and powerful and threaten the status quo.

Are we ready for that message? I don't know but we're going to find out.

[Jack Valentino]

19. Yes, Jesus WAS a 'radical' when he turned over the tables of the money-changers

in the temple---

and if he ever DID attempt to 'come back',
Republicans and maggots would be first in line to
DEMAND his capital punishment once again!!!!

Republican voters in Texas are faced with a personal challenge:

Do they actually believe in all the moral tenets
which the Republican party and the Bible used to teach to them??

[republianmushroom]

16. Yup, the Opiate of the masses, religion.