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marmar

(80,493 posts) Sun Jul 5, 2026, 09:47 AM Sunday

James Talarico: Christian Nationalism is a Cancer [View all]

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.

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James Talarico: Christian Nationalism is a Cancer [View all] marmar Sunday OP

Thank you, Talarico for telling the truth about this scourge... hlthe2b Sunday #1

Love, justice, and compassion... ananda Sunday #2

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

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

meh....it's TEXAS democratsruletheday Sunday #20

I would start saying "religious nationalism" mdbl Sunday #5

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

To me all religious interference in govt is heinous mdbl Sunday #17

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

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Sunday #6

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

He never brings it up, task The Republicans for forcing it as subject. dave99 Sunday #10

I disagree about toning it down. 70sEraVet Sunday #15

So is capitalism -- by definition Ponietz Sunday #8

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

This message was self-deleted by its author bmichaelh Sunday #11

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

That was a brilliant sermon peggysue2 Sunday #13

Yes, Jesus WAS a 'radical' when he turned over the tables of the money-changers Jack Valentino Sunday #19

Yup, the Opiate of the masses, religion. republianmushroom Sunday #16