Evangelist Franklin Graham publicly rebuked Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico this week after the lawmaker claimed the Bible is “silent on abortion.”
“Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico couldn’t be more wrong!” Graham wrote in a post on X. “The Bible is not silent on abortion as he claims—that’s an absolute lie.”
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico couldn't be more wrong! The Bible is not silent on abortion as he claims—that's an absolute lie. God commands us, "You shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13). Abortion is taking a life—it is murder. The Word of God tells us we are…
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) May 27, 2026
Graham pointed directly to Scripture in his rebuke of Talarico’s comments.
“God commands us, ‘You shall not murder’ (Exodus 20:13),” Graham wrote. “Abortion is taking a life—it is murder.”
He continued, “The Word of God tells us we are created in the image of God and consistently underscores the value of human life. Jeremiah 1:5 says, ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart…’”
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Talarico recently argued during an interview that “Jesus never talks about abortion” and that Christians should look at broader biblical themes when forming ethical positions on the issue.
Graham also referenced another past controversy involving the Texas lawmaker.
“In 2021, this same Democratic candidate opposed a bill to ban men from women’s sports, saying that ‘God is non-binary,’” Graham wrote.
He concluded the post with a warning to voters and Christians alike.
“Don’t be deceived by wicked politicians spouting lies like this.”
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