Exposing the False Reasoning of James Talarico
Published on: October 14, 2025
James Talarico is a Texas politician known for his progressive views, including support for abortion rights and LGBTQ+ issues. As a Christian, it is crucial to critically evaluate his positions in light of Scripture. Below, we expose seven key areas where Talarico's reasoning conflicts with biblical truth, demonstrating the dangers of prioritizing human opinion over divine revelation.
1. Claim: Theocracy is the most dangerous form of government​
Talarico argues that religion in power always leads to tyranny.
Biblical Exposure: Scripture does not condemn godly rule but ungodly rule. God Himself established civil authority.
- Romans 13:1-4 — There is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
- Psalm 2:10-12 — 10 Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. 11 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
When Christ ascended to the right hand of the Father, He was given all authority in heaven and on earth (Matthew 28:18).
- Daniel 7:27 — The kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High; their kingdom shall be an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.
- Daniel 7:13-14 — Behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days (Eternal Father) and was presented before him. And to him(Christ) was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed.
God commands governments to uphold righteousness and punish evil. The problem is not when rulers fear God, but when they reject Him.
Talarico’s error: He fears men ruling under God’s law more than men ruling under sin. Scripture says the opposite.
2. Claim: Separation of church and state forbids faith in public​
Talarico teaches that Christianity supports strict separation where faith must stay private.
Biblical Exposure: God commands His people to proclaim truth in every sphere.
- Matthew 5:14-16 — You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
- Proverbs 14:34 — Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
- Acts 5:29 — We must obey God rather than men.
The church must not be ruled by the state, but the state is accountable to God. Faith is not confined to Sunday; it shapes how we govern, judge, and legislate.
Talarico’s error: He preaches silence where God commands witness.
3. Claim: Christian nationalism is just power disguised as faith​
Talarico paints all political Christianity as corrupt.
Biblical Exposure: Scripture condemns idolatrous nationalism but commands faithful engagement for righteousness.
- Jeremiah 29:7 — Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you and pray to the Lord on its behalf.
- Matthew 28:18-20 — Christ has all authority in heaven and on earth.
The gospel creates citizens who love truth and justice. Using faith for power is wrong, but using power for good under God’s rule is righteous.
Talarico’s error: He throws out faithful citizenship along with hypocrisy.
4. Claim: The Bible’s sexual ethics are misunderstood​
He argues that ancient writers did not condemn same-sex relationships, only outdated cultural practices.
Biblical Exposure: The text is unambiguous in every language.
- Leviticus 18:22 — You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.
- Romans 1:26-27 — Men committed shameless acts with men and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.
- 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 — Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor men who practice homosexuality will inherit the kingdom of God.
God’s design for marriage is clear.
Genesis 2:24 — A man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.
Talarico’s error: He twists Scripture to affirm sin that God explicitly condemns.
5. Claim: Mary’s consent in Luke proves abortion is about bodily autonomy​
He uses Mary’s “yes” in Luke 1 to support a woman’s right to choose.
Biblical Exposure: Mary’s response was not self-assertion but surrender to divine authority. What if she had said no? We would not have the Savior.
- Luke 1:38 — Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.
- Isaiah 7:14 — Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel (God with us).
- Psalm 139:13-16 — You formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.
- Jeremiah 1:5 — Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.
The unborn are known and loved by God. Abortion destroys life God created.
- Luke 17:2 — It would be better for him to have a millstone hung around his neck and be thrown into the sea than to cause one of these little ones to sin.
- Mark 10:14 — But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
- Matthew 19:14 — Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these
Heaven is filled with children who were sacrificed in the name of choice.
Talarico’s error: He confuses submission to God with rebellion against Him.
Abortion as Modern Idolatry​
Abortion is not merely a social issue but *an act of worship to false gods of pleasure and autonomy. Scripture shows that ancient peoples sacrificed their children to idols like Molech and Baal to preserve their own prosperity and desires. The same spirit rules today under new names: “choice,” “freedom,” and “rights.”
- Leviticus 18:21 — You shall not give any of your children to offer them to Molech.
- Psalm 106:37–38 — They sacrificed their sons and daughters to demons; they poured out innocent blood.
- Romans 1:24–25 — God gave them up to impurity because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped the creature rather than the Creator.
The idol of our generation is sexual freedom. When people value pleasure above truth, they repeat the same pattern of child sacrifice as the pagans. They protect their god of desire at the cost of innocent life. This is not liberation but bondage to sin.
Only repentance and the gospel of Christ can break this idolatry. Jesus offers forgiveness to those who turn from sin and worship the living God.
1 Thessalonians 1:9–10 — You turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God and to wait for His Son from heaven.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 — Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
6. Claim: People reject faith because Christians are hypocrites​
He blames conservative believers for church decline.
Biblical Exposure: Yes, hypocrisy drives people away, but Scripture teaches the true reason hearts reject God is sin.
- John 3:19 — Light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than light because their works were evil.
- 2 Timothy 4:3 — They will not endure sound teaching but having itching ears will accumulate teachers to suit their passions.
The cure for hypocrisy is repentance, not compromise. Truth saves, not concession.
Talarico’s error: He flatters unbelief by blaming conviction rather than sin.
7. Claim: Faith should be private and personal, not political​
He claims religion should stay in the heart and out of policy.
Biblical Exposure:
Faith that hides is dead.
- James 2:17 — Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
- Matthew 28:19-20 — Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.
The Great Commission is public, not private. Christians are ambassadors of Christ in every arena, including politics. Talarico’s error: He preaches silence where Christ commands witness.
Why Talarico’s Teaching Must Be Rejected​
This is not an attack on a person but a defense of the truth. The ideology presented by Talarico is false, misleading, and obstructs the clarity of God’s Word. It must be exposed because it exalts human opinion above divine revelation and replaces repentance with relativism.
1. Denial of Scripture’s Authority​
He questions and reinterprets the Bible to suit modern values. Scripture warns that those who alter God’s Word bring destruction on themselves.
Proverbs 30:5-6 — Every word of God proves true. Do not add to His words lest He rebuke you and you be found a liar.
2. Redefinition of Sin​
By excusing what God calls sin, he deceives many.
Isaiah 5:20 — Woe to those who call evil good and good evil.
3. Pride in Human Wisdom​
He exalts intellect over revelation.
Romans 9:20 — Who are you, O man, to answer back to God?
4. Corruption of Christ’s Commands​
He preaches love without obedience.
John 14:15 — If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
5. False Prophecy​
He speaks in God’s name while rejecting God’s voice.
Jeremiah 23:16 — They speak visions of their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord.
6. Lack of the Fear of God​
He teaches people to fear man instead of the Lord.
Proverbs 29:25 — The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
7. The Call to Guard the Church​
The church is commanded to reject false teaching.
Romans 16:17 — Watch out for those who cause divisions and teach contrary to the doctrine you received; avoid them.
Final Warning​
James Talarico’s worldview exalts human opinion above divine revelation. He treats Scripture as flexible, culture as authority, and Christ’s commands as suggestions.
God’s Word is not uncertain. It is sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). Truth does not bow to modern sentiment (idolatry). It stands firm against every attack.
The real danger is not theocracy.
The real danger is apostasy.
False doctrine always seeks to appear compassionate, enlightened, and reasonable. Yet beneath the surface it rots the foundations of faith. Those who distort the Word of God lead others away from Christ and into darkness.
- 2 Cor. 11:14 — “And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.”
- Ephesians 5:11 — “Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.”
- Romans 16:17 — “Watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.”
- Titus 1:9–11 — Elders must “rebuke those who contradict” sound doctrine, for “there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers… they must be silenced.”
The duty is not optional. God holds leaders accountable for warning His people.
- Ezekiel 33:6 — “If the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet… his blood I will require at the watchman’s hand.”
- Galatians 1:8 — Even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed.
Therefore, believers must reject this ideology, hold fast to Scripture, and proclaim the truth without fear. The danger is not too much Christianity but too little obedience to Christ.
Psalm 119:89 — Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.