Talarico Says He 'Hates Christianity' in Unearthed Interview with Transgender 'Latinx' Theologian
- James Talarico is a Democratic Texas Senate candidate running against Republican Ken Paxton in the 2026 election.
- In a 2021 podcast, Talarico described himself as a Christian who hates Christianity and praised the revolutionary nature of Jesus' teachings.
- Talarico has expressed controversial theological views, such as claiming God is nonbinary, which have drawn criticism.
- Polls show Talarico narrowly trailing Paxton in heavily Christian Texas, with the election set for November 3, 2026.
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NEW: Texas Senate Hopeful Claims He 'Hates Christianity' In Controversial Podcast
James Talarico, a Democratic state lawmaker, has come under scrutiny for comments he made during a 2021 podcast interview. In a conversation with a self-identified transgender and queer podcast host, Talarico stated that he “hates Christianity.” This remark has resurfaced and sparked criticism as he runs for a crucial U.S. Senate seat in Texas. Talarico’s comments reveal a complex relationship with faith that could impact his Senate prospects. I…
Talarico says he 'hates Christianity' in unearthed interview with transgender 'Latinx' theologian
A prominent Democrat running for a critical U.S. Senate seat in Texas told a self-identified transgender, queer, "Latinx" podcast host that he "hates Christianity" in a 2021 interview.In a recently resurfaced episode of the "Activist Theology Podcast," James Talarico, a Democratic state lawmaker now running for the Senate, confided that "I always think of myself as a Christian who hates Christianity."He went on to say, "I always get drawn back i…
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