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HeartsCanHope

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9. As a former evangelical, (brought up in my parents' cult--no longer practicing,) be very leery of these people.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Nov 16, 2025, 09:59 AM

Nov 2025

While there are true people of faith, there are waaaay too many opportunists out there who are just looking for a fast buck and an easy ride. As Rachel Maddow says, "Watch what they do, NOT what they say!"

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Backfire: More white clergy running as Dems after Trump 'duped' churches [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 2025 OP

If they want to turn the Democratic party into a theologically based party though it's not necessarily a good thing. cstanleytech Nov 2025 #1

Absolutely not a good thing, IMO. nt CozyMystery Nov 2025 #2

As a tactic, it's something that the DSA is trying to do as well... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #4

I'm opposed to theocracy too, but I have nothing against actual Christians running for office. Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #11

It's not always easy to read someone's mind or intent... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #12

That was my first thought, too. Lonestarblue Nov 2025 #19

AGREE!! You're a bit late to the banquet... Grins Nov 2025 #27

Nope. Not buying it. Raven123 Nov 2025 #3

Not sure I trust them. Biophilic Nov 2025 #5

I guess we can look at each one individually. Bluetus Nov 2025 #13

Should we trust any politician on either side? Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #23

At the very least, they need to put the Constitution above their religion.nt Trueblue Texan Nov 2025 #24

Is the maga well running dry? TurboDem Nov 2025 #6

I have respect for RedLetter Christian's multigraincracker Nov 2025 #7

Paul messed it all up. multigraincracker Nov 2025 #8

As a former evangelical, (brought up in my parents' cult--no longer practicing,) be very leery of these people. HeartsCanHope Nov 2025 #9

My concern is them getting elected as (D)s BumRushDaShow Nov 2025 #10

COrrection azureblue Nov 2025 #14

'Their' party has been taken over by MAGAts and they don't like it ToxMarz Nov 2025 #15

Religion and politics use each other to gain power and wealth. Norrrm Nov 2025 #16

I'm not about to support ANY clergy for office. Autumn Nov 2025 #17

Not even this guy? BumRushDaShow Nov 2025 #18

I don't live in his district. nt Autumn Nov 2025 #20

He's in the Senate BumRushDaShow Nov 2025 #22

A lot of people are in the Senate. I don't live in their district and I don't have family Autumn Nov 2025 #25

Check out James Talarico List left Nov 2025 #21

A reminder. republianmushroom Nov 2025 #26

"studied at Liberty U." pretty much sez it all, doesn't it? ananda Nov 2025 #28

hmmmm... sagetea Nov 2025 #29