I want to believe in James Talarico, but I'm so, so cynical.

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23. I like him and his approach to Christianity.

I've said here many times that I'm a red-letter Christian. Talarico in my opinion speaks about what *I* believe are the true tenets of Christianity. Love God and love your neighbor.

You, nor anyone, has to agree with my religious belief or anyone else's. Each person is welcome and responsible for finding their own path in whatever way they choose, and I am not here to convert anyone. Forcing religion on anyone is wrong and naturally is met with resistance as it should be.

I despise the hijacking of Christianity that *I* believe has occurred over the last decades. The Republicans figured out that religion was a hot button and emotional issue, and they have been successful at using it to divide people. Christianity is not about dividing; it is about uniting. I believe Talarico epitomizes that concept and that's why people respond to him. Like it or not, the majority of people in Texas have some form of Christian faith, especially those who vote. People liked that he didn't go horribly negative. They liked that he could quote book, chapter and verse in comebacks to Republican propaganda. And they liked his openness about his life and how he got to the point where he is today.

Most of us liked Jasmine Crockett, too, and it was a choice that wasn't the easiest. I believe she comes from a Baptist background. Talarico is Presbyterian.

That said, every Christian that I know will be the first to tell you that we all fail miserably on a daily basis at living up to the expectations of loving, etc. So he will definitely make mistakes.

But I ask that you give him a chance and just see what he can do. He's the candidate now, and what is the alternative? Paxton? I know we don't want to have that in November. The way to avoid that is for all of us to unite and support Talarico.

When Jasmine Crockett figures out what her next move will be, I fully expect to be supporting her in that endeavor.