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James Talarico: “In the 2000s, this church sparked controversy by allowing an…”

Featuring: James Talarico, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 50

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James Talarico Explains Why Church And State Must Stay Separate

Published | Video Starts at 22:52

This church, this church showed me what democracy looks like. This church showed me what that commitment looks like. In the 1990s, this church risked everything to bless same sex marriages In the 2000s, this church sparked controversy by allowing an atheist to join our congregation. As we speak, this church is providing sanctuary to a mother and son seeking asylum from violence in Guatemala. And last week alone, this church fed over 900 people in our community. (22:52–23:00)

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