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Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico Credits Islam As an Inspiration for His Christian Faith
Townhall ^ | 07/27/2026 | Joseph Chalfant

Posted on 07/27/2026 9:20:51 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

James Talarico, the radical Democrat nominee for the U.S. Senate race in Texas, once credited Islamic teachings and authors as an inspiration for his Christian faith.

🚨UNEARTHED

James Talarico — who said he "hates Christianity" — praised Islam for inspiring his religious beliefs:

"I’ve learned as much about my faith from Salman’s tradition, from the Islamic mystics, from poets like Rumi, as much as I have from Christian authors..." pic.twitter.com/2UeksY9Hko— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) July 27, 2026

“I’ve learned as much about my faith from Salman’s tradition, from the Islamic mystics, from poets like Rumi, as much as I have from Christian authors,” Talarico said in the unearthed video.

Talarico has repeatedly made heretical and anti-Christian statements throughout his tenure in politics. He once claimed that he “always thinks of [himself] as a Christian who hates Christianity” and has made relativistic statements about all religions being “equal pathways to truth.” Talarico has also stated that he believes that God is non-binary and has attempted to use the Annunciation of the Lord as justification of abortion.

🚨 UNEARTHED

In an interview with a self-described “TransQueer” activist theologian, Texas Democrat James Talarico says he "hates" Christianity:

"I always think of myself as a Christian who hates Christianity.” pic.twitter.com/wFEONx03CW— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) June 23, 2026

James talarico says Islam and Christianity are "equal pathways to truth."

"I always think of all the world's faith traditions as a circle, with that divine mystery of the universe in the middle. We all have different names for that mystery, whether it's God or Yahweh or Allah or or Nirvana or Great Spirit. Whatever you call it, this is all different pathways to the same fundamental truth." #TXsen

pic.twitter.com/esjcNOopm4— Lone Star Liberty PAC (@LoneStar_PAC) July 8, 2026

I FOUND IT!

Here’s the video of democrat James Talarico calling God non-binary.

“God is both masculine & feminine & everything in between.”

In the same breath, Talarico said, “[Trans children] are perfect, beautiful, & they are sacred.”

No, Talarico. God isn’t non-binary. pic.twitter.com/RnS21b8TeH— ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) May 31, 2026

Talarico claimed that the Bible justifies abortion because Archangel Gabriel asked the Virgin Mary for her "consent" before she conceived Jesus.

That would be true except he completely made that up.

Gabriel tells Mary it's God's will and she accepts.pic.twitter.com/36OKkhLPey— Greg Price (@greg_price11) May 27, 2026

Meanwhile, Texas Republicans have made a unified effort to halt the Islamification of Texas, with Attorney General Ken Paxton and Governor Greg Abbott both having targeted CAIR and other Islamic groups for their alleged support of terrorist activity.



TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: christianity; islam; jamestalarico; senate; talarico

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1 posted on 07/27/2026 9:20:51 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

What an Ahole !


2 posted on 07/27/2026 9:43:34 PM PDT by A strike (fvckMI6. Drool Britannia. & No more Dots)
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To: SeekAndFind

Obviously no more Christian than Lucifer.


3 posted on 07/27/2026 9:56:51 PM PDT by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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To: SeekAndFind

Just stop

Sufi he ain’t


4 posted on 07/27/2026 10:01:45 PM PDT by combat_boots
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To: SeekAndFind

He is so screwed on Judgment Day.


5 posted on 07/27/2026 10:12:28 PM PDT by roving
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To: SeekAndFind

James, you are bending over backwards to make excuses for Islam, in spite of how destructive they usually are.


6 posted on 07/27/2026 10:19:03 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: SeekAndFind
James Talarico's church library features LGBTQ propaganda for children, including pornographic material

Why Banned Books at Church?

Our library at St. Andrew's is home to a number of banned books, from picture books to young adult novels. We are a safe haven for controversial narratives right in the heart of Texas, the state that takes the top prize in challenged books. Take a moment to browse our collection of banned books and see what you notice...common themes…particular experiences and identities being censored.

As a church, we feel it's important to make these books available to the community. One of our core values as a progressive Christian community is to, “strive for peace and justice among all people, knowing that behaving with compassion and selfless love towards one another is the fullest expression of what we believe.” Reading stories written by people with identities and life experiences different from our own helps us shift our perspective, develop empathy, and see more clearly the call to justice among all people. We can also find parts of ourselves in these stories, which helps us grow into the fullness of our being. Children, teens, young adults, and older adults can find affirmation in the books they read. Sometimes, stories even shine light on hidden and painful experiences letting readers know they are not alone.

As progressive Christians, we are committed to a path of life-long learning. We can't keep growing if we close our minds and shut out different ways of being in, experiencing, and understanding the world. Caring for the stories in banned books is one small, but important way of proclaiming our love for everyone, everywhere, all the time. Let's read and celebrate banned books together!

Source: St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Austin, TX
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7 posted on 07/27/2026 10:35:34 PM PDT by Republican Wildcat
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To: SeekAndFind

“Islamic mystics.”

Tells you everything you need to know.


8 posted on 07/27/2026 10:37:07 PM PDT by cld51860 ("This business will get out of control...")
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To: Republican Wildcat

That explains a lot about a lot of gays.

Excuse mre gotta go wretch.


9 posted on 07/27/2026 10:42:27 PM PDT by Veto! ((Whatever it is, I'm against it))
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To: Republican Wildcat

Please send a large-print copy. I can hardly wait to eat some delish poop.

BARF BALERT.


10 posted on 07/27/2026 10:48:55 PM PDT by Veto! ((Whatever it is, I'm against it))
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To: SeekAndFind

“Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico Credits Islam As an Inspiration for His Christian Faith”

Headline makes it sound like he’s insulting Islam.


11 posted on 07/28/2026 12:25:37 AM PDT by BobL (Trusting one's doctor is the #1 health mistake one can make.)
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To: Republican Wildcat
Talarico has really, really punchable face.

12 posted on 07/28/2026 1:13:55 AM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: SeekAndFind

Is Tally running for US Senator or US Fellator?


13 posted on 07/28/2026 1:21:23 AM PDT by A_Former_Democrat (The point of a gun is the only law that leftists understand )
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To: SeekAndFind

That makes as much sense as JD Vance saying it was his Hindu wife who directed him to Catholicism.


14 posted on 07/28/2026 3:54:42 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam ( "Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away". - B. Franklin)
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To: SeekAndFind

I thought this was from THE BEE!!!


15 posted on 07/28/2026 4:11:23 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: lee martell

Bending over backwards to make excuses for Islam makes him a mainstream democrat.


16 posted on 07/28/2026 4:13:12 AM PDT by Texas resident ( We finally have an American President again)
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To: SeekAndFind

James:
A political ideology of death and destruction could never inspire one to Christianity. Use your campaign funds to buy some gray matter.


17 posted on 07/28/2026 4:16:17 AM PDT by Mlheureux
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To: SeekAndFind

A lost soul who sold out for the world.


18 posted on 07/28/2026 4:18:35 AM PDT by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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To: SeekAndFind

What is this INSANE POS doing in politics? He should be yapping with other patients in a mental institution. MoFos are laughing at this infidel.


19 posted on 07/28/2026 4:26:48 AM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization? )
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To: roving

Yeah, but that doesn’t do anything for us and that is what I care about.


20 posted on 07/28/2026 4:36:52 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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