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pat_k

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72. James Talarico is well-equipped to take them on -- and perhaps change a mind or two.
Thu Mar 5, 2026, 12:41 AM
5 hrs ago

And as far as the Christian Nationalist Anti-Abortion people, it would be nice if they took time to actually read things like this:

https://www.christiancitizen.us/articles/when-does-life-begin-reckoning-with-surprising-answers-in-scripture

June 19, 2022
When does life begin? Reckoning with surprising answers in Scripture
Rev. Dr. Dan Brockway

...
Personally, I found Roe's focus on fetal viability to be a decent compromise. Once a developing fetus has a fighting chance of surviving outside the womb, elective termination of the pregnancy (outside of serious health complications) is more or less objectively immoral.

As much as I have observed these debates as a minister and scholar of the Bible, I have always been struck by how rarely Christians support their view of when life begins on Scripture. While the Bible may not speak definitively to the matter, certainly (as Christians) our views on difficult ethical topics should find some basis in God's word. To that end, here are a few biblical passages that should be considered in the debate over when life begins.

... {see the article for the detailed survey)

Perhaps the biggest takeaway from surveying the Bible's teaching around life and when it begins is that we need to exercise some humility. As Christians, we should strive to relate all of our views and actions to Scripture. When the witness of Scripture is not fully clear, and especially when it clashes with our assumptions, that should call our own certainty into question and inspire humility.

Maybe we are not meant to fully understand when life begins. Maybe God in God's infinite wisdom decided that such knowledge is beyond our paygrade. And maybe that's okay.



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I urge all Jasmine voters to get behind Talarico Skittles Yesterday #1
Sadly it looks like it'll be Cornyn again Witnessof Trump Yesterday #2
Either way Akakoji Yesterday #4
You don't know Texas Witnessof Trump Yesterday #6
Fuck Trump Pototan Yesterday #14
What do they call it these days? A-Schwarzenegger Yesterday #15
most of us do Skittles Yesterday #16
Witnessof Trump "Sounds Like A Cult" ! stonecutter357 22 hrs ago #29
they will tear each other to pieces Skittles Yesterday #5
Exactly ... the Repukes are losing voters every day FakeNoose 9 hrs ago #65
EVERY time repukes bend at the knee to Trump's fascist wishes Skittles 9 hrs ago #66
Meanwhile Talarico is out campagning for positive change FakeNoose 8 hrs ago #68
I've been reading about him for some time Skittles 8 hrs ago #69
Why? Talarcio polled better than Crockett. Callie1979 Yesterday #18
The majority of Hunt voters are expected to go to Paxton. bearsfootball516 22 hrs ago #26
I agree in that I think Paxton will beat Cornyn in the runoff. hamsterjill 9 hrs ago #63
Maybe not... Vogon_Glory 17 hrs ago #54
He also said: "Every vote must be counted. Every voice must be heard... pat_k Yesterday #3
I was hoping he would win because of the racial misogyny that is still vigorously alive in my state. Sadly. efhmc 18 hrs ago #49
For me, it's because he's a unique voice against Christian Nationalism at a time... pat_k 18 hrs ago #50
I think that is a strong message and so hope it gets out. I adore them both. We Dems need many of their voices, efhmc 17 hrs ago #58
That is interesting. pat_k 11 hrs ago #62
Well, they're ganging up on him. I knew it would be like this. LeftInTX 6 hrs ago #71
James Talarico is well-equipped to take them on -- and perhaps change a mind or two. pat_k 5 hrs ago #72
If Crockett sues, she needs to be very clear of her intent hamsterjill Yesterday #7
They should both sue together. ananda Yesterday #10
Yes, I agree. LisaM Yesterday #12
Did Talarico benefit from BidenRocks Yesterday #8
I think so. LiberalLovinLug Yesterday #9
No question. ananda Yesterday #11
partly Skittles Yesterday #17
And Jasmine had been on Colbert many times TexasBushwhacker 23 hrs ago #24
same moonshinegnomie 21 hrs ago #30
And sexists! TexasBushwhacker 18 hrs ago #53
I too voted for who I thought had the better shot Skittles 9 hrs ago #67
My thought at the time and now. Yes. underpants 23 hrs ago #22
That's what I'm thinking. Plus, she ain't got no penis, and she's black. Timeflyer 22 hrs ago #25
Jasmine Crockett certainly understands her next step will have consequences. democrank Yesterday #13
Excellent news from Texas. Bring it home in Nov. He gives us the BEST chance. Callie1979 Yesterday #19
Two good candidates otchmoson Yesterday #20
I hope Talarico and Crockett can get together, put their egos aside and mucifer Yesterday #21
Great Opportunity for Democrats in Texas now. PCB66 23 hrs ago #23
Adelson kcoates 22 hrs ago #27
I fear a Fetterman happening, I fear. displacedvermoter 22 hrs ago #28
talarico is far from a fetterman moonshinegnomie 21 hrs ago #31
Good to hear displacedvermoter 21 hrs ago #33
Can you specify why LtTx 21 hrs ago #32
A fear I have, displacedvermoter 21 hrs ago #34
Where did that "fear" come from? TBF 20 hrs ago #40
I fear that people who take money from gambling displacedvermoter 19 hrs ago #42
Have you also looked into the money TBF 19 hrs ago #43
I am not working to take anyone down displacedvermoter 18 hrs ago #45
You completely ignored my point about finances TBF 18 hrs ago #46
I despise the whole campaign finance system displacedvermoter 17 hrs ago #57
I have to agree the whole campaign finance system TBF 9 hrs ago #64
The Good Guys might not need so long in the Wilderness Vogon_Glory 17 hrs ago #56
This is disturbing. No one with an ounce of ethics should take money from her. travelingthrulife 21 hrs ago #35
Yes, I fear you are correct displacedvermoter 21 hrs ago #36
As long as our candidate is honest and open, BidenRocks 17 hrs ago #55
She wants to open TX up for casinos BeyondGeography 21 hrs ago #37
Hopefully, that is good ... displacedvermoter 20 hrs ago #38
Good. You can't get elected state-wide in Texas without some GOP support Jose Garcia 20 hrs ago #39
Moderates came out - TBF 18 hrs ago #52
Just so we're clear on the circumstances - angel823 20 hrs ago #41
Now that he's won the nomination, I fully support him... no ifs, ands, or buts. Torchlight 18 hrs ago #44
Thank you - he is very much the underdog against Paxton or Cornyn - TBF 18 hrs ago #47
Is He? BidenRocks 17 hrs ago #59
The last time a dem won a state-wide office in Texas was 1994 - TBF 12 hrs ago #61
I think MAGAts are a lost cause Skittles 8 hrs ago #70
"...and could hinge on whether or not President Donald Trump offers an endorsement." Wednesdays 18 hrs ago #48
Paxton seems to be the MAGA choice - heaven help us. TBF 18 hrs ago #51
Of course, he's the most criminal mdbl 16 hrs ago #60
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