# I refuse to let Christian Nationalists twist a religion of love to justify their hate

> You know, in Scripture, Jesus befriended people that others called sinners. The only people in the Bible that Jesus condemned were religious leaders who used religion to hurt others. Being a Christian is about loving thy neighbor, not bullying LGBTQ people.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 19, 2026  
**Tags:** Faith, James Talarico, Midterms, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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You know, in Scripture, Jesus befriended people that others called sinners. The only people in the Bible that Jesus condemned were religious leaders who used religion to hurt others. Being a Christian is about loving thy neighbor, not bullying LGBTQ people.

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**About the author:** John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.

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