Faith Facts

• The Rev. Jim Rigby, pastor of U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, publicly endorsed an ‘inclusive’ Bible that removes gendered references to God and eliminates titles such as ‘Son of God’ and ‘Lord.’
• Traditional Christian doctrine holds that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, a truth affirmed in Scripture and central to the historic faith of the church.
• Scripture warns against altering God’s Word, stating that ‘every word of God is pure’ (Proverbs 30:5).

The Rev. Jim Rigby, pastor of Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, was recorded promoting a new translation of the Bible that removes all gendered language for God.

Rigby encouraged listeners to ‘let go of the stupid stuff’ and praised the so-called ‘Inclusive Bible’ for replacing titles such as ‘Lord’ and ‘Son of God’ with gender-neutral terms.

“Let go of the stupid stuff.”

Critics argue that such changes distort the clear teaching of Scripture and undermine the deity of Christ.

The move reflects a broader effort by progressive churches to align biblical language with modern cultural preferences rather than preserving the historic text.

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NEW: James Talarico’s longtime spiritual mentor, Rev. Jim Rigby, says his church provides copies of the “Inclusive Bible” to new members.

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Faith Facts

• Scripture teaches that honest scales and balances are from the Lord, and dishonest weights are an abomination to Him.
• Christian voters are called to seek leaders who uphold integrity and reject schemes that undermine fair elections.
• Proverbs 29:2 reminds believers that when the righteous thrive, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

A Texas Democrat political action committee has dismissed an organizer after undercover footage showed him describing $25 payments to citizens for attending a one-hour anti-Republican Zoom class.

The organizer referred to the payments as “a roundabout way of paying people for their votes,” raising serious questions about the legality and ethics of the practice.

Conservative watchdogs argue that such tactics erode public trust in the democratic process and violate the principle of free and fair elections that Americans hold dear.

“A roundabout way of paying people for their votes.”

Faith-based leaders in the Lone Star State are calling for full transparency and swift investigation, insisting that Christian citizens deserve elections free from financial inducements.

The incident underscores the need for vigilance among voters who value traditional principles of honesty and accountability in government.

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Faith Facts

• Brad Pitt publicly acknowledged the profound spiritual and psychological toll that military service takes on service members.
• The actor emphasized sacrificial love as a sustaining force through trauma and hardship.
• Christian conservatives affirm that true strength comes from faith, family, and the willingness to lay down one’s life for others.

Brad Pitt presented his new survival drama Heart of the Beast at its red carpet premiere, describing the film as a tribute to the men and women who serve in uniform. He noted that military personnel risk more than physical harm, stating they put their “psyches” and “souls” on the line.

The actor explained that the story also explores how sacrificial love can anchor individuals through deep trauma and adversity.

“Heart of the Beast” shows the cost of military service, sacrificial love.

Christian viewers will recognize the biblical principle that greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

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