U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico’s church has openly stated that it supports abortion and pro-abortion organizations.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A church attended by Senate nominee James Talarico (D-TX) officially supports abortion and funds pro-abortion organizations, as well as a group that runs a summer camp for minors as young as 11 who identify as gay and transgender. 📺 DETAIL: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas, which is attended by James Talarico, a self-described Christian and a Democrat nominee for election to the U.S. Senate in November, described Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the United States, as an organization that shares the church’s “visions and goals for the world.” In addition to sending church funds to Planned Parenthood, the church gives money to several other pro-abortion groups, such as the Lilith Fund, which helps Texans abort babies out of state, and Jane’s Due Process, which provides abortions and out-of-state abortion support. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian describes itself as a “Reproductive Freedom Congregation” and believes that “abortion is a blessing.” The church also stocks sexually explicit books aimed at children and funds various progressive organizations, such as the U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights and Out Youth Austin, which offers a summer camp for children aged 11 to 17 who identify as gay and transgender. It describes this camp as “a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth to come together, receive support, and make friends who understand who they are.” 💬 KEY QUOTE: “I say all this in the context of abortion, because before God comes over Mary, and we have the incarnation, God asks for Mary’s consent… You cannot force someone to create… so that’s how I come down on that side of the issue.” – James Talarico, Democrat Representative and Senate nominee, during an interview on The Joe Rogan Experience 🎯 IMPACT: This revelation could alienate Christian voters thinking about or actively supporting Talarico’s bid for office, on the basis of his purported Christianity. Most Christians believe that support for abortion contradicts traditional Christian teachings regarding the sanctity of life. According to recent polls, Talarico is tied with state Attorney General and Republican nominee Ken Paxton in the race to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate. Paxton was nominated after toppling long-time Republican Senator John Cornyn. In April 2026, Talarico announced a record-breaking $27 million funding haul. Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate seat in Texas since the late 1980s. |
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