Faith Facts

• Rev. Jim Rigby, longtime pastor of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas, has publicly questioned the historical reality of the Resurrection.
• Rigby has described the Lord’s Supper as akin to breastfeeding from a Gnostic goddess in resurfaced sermons.
• James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, has identified Rigby as his spiritual mentor.

Resurfaced sermons from Rev. Jim Rigby reveal teachings that challenge core Christian doctrines and frame the sacrament of Communion in unconventional terms.

The Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin has described the Lord’s Supper as “breastfeeding from a Gnostic goddess.”

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In a shocking clip, James Talarico’s pastor interprets Communion through ancient divine-feminine and mother-goddess imagery, claiming that eating the divine represents breastfeeding:

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Rev. Rigby has also questioned whether the Resurrection of Jesus Christ occurred as a historical event.

James Talarico, a Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate, has publicly acknowledged Rigby as his spiritual mentor and pastor.

The comments, originally delivered in church settings, have drawn renewed attention as Talarico campaigns for higher office.

Critics argue that such teachings depart from historic Christian orthodoxy and the plain teaching of Scripture.

Supporters of traditional Christian doctrine maintain that the bodily Resurrection of Jesus is central to the faith and essential to the gospel message.

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Faith Facts

• Scripture reminds us that justice must be tempered with mercy and truth (Zechariah 7:9).
• Christians are called to pray for those in authority and to seek God’s wisdom in difficult circumstances (1 Timothy 2:1-2).
• The sanctity of life and the protection of the innocent remain central to a biblical worldview.

A crowdfunding effort launched to support the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial has now exceeded $370,000, illustrating how quickly public attention can turn to those thrust into the national spotlight.

The case, which drew widespread media coverage across Massachusetts, centered on the tragic deaths of three young children and raised difficult questions about mental health, family responsibility, and the limits of the justice system.

Supporters of the holdout juror argue that her refusal to convict without being fully convinced reflects a commitment to the principle that reasonable doubt must be honored, even when public pressure is intense.

“The juror stood alone in a room full of people who wanted a different outcome,” one donor wrote on the fundraising page. “That takes courage.”

Critics, however, contend that the juror’s stance prolonged an already painful process for the families involved and question whether outside fundraising could influence future jurors in high-profile cases.

The rapid growth of the fund has also sparked broader conversations about the role of social media in shaping public perception of courtroom proceedings and the need for safeguards to protect the impartiality of the jury system.

As the legal community continues to review the case, many Americans are left reflecting on how faith, conscience, and civic duty intersect in moments of profound moral complexity.

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Faith Facts

• Patrick Clancy has chosen to extend forgiveness to his ex-wife Lindsay after the murder of their three young children.
• The Christian faith teaches that forgiveness is a command from God, not dependent on the offender’s request.
• Scripture reminds believers that holding onto unforgiveness can harm the soul and hinder spiritual growth.

Patrick Clancy revealed in a Sunday interview on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” that he has forgiven his former wife Lindsay Clancy for the deaths of their three young children. He made clear that she never asked for forgiveness.

Despite the unimaginable loss, Clancy expressed a willingness to release bitterness and place the matter in God’s hands.

In the aftermath of the death of Patrick Clancy’s children, many found it inconceivable that he would forgive his wife, Lindsay Clancy.

On 60 Minutes, Patrick tells 60 Minutes that Lindsay never asked for his forgiveness after killing their three children.

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— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) September 20, 2026

“I have forgiven her, even though she never asked for forgiveness.”

The father’s decision reflects a deep commitment to biblical principles of mercy and grace amid profound tragedy.

Clancy’s words serve as a sobering reminder that true forgiveness flows from obedience to Christ rather than from the offender’s repentance.

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