"He's perverting the words of Jesus, and he's also flouting the U.S. Constitution." A biblical researcher is challenging Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico’s claim that his progressive agenda is rooted in the teachings of Jesus. Just Facts President Jim Agresti argues Talarico is promoting a "perverted version" of Christianity, taking particular issue with his biblical case for taxpayer-funded universal healthcare. Talarico’s campaign pushes back, saying the Christian seminarian remains committed to "the teachings of Jesus Christ" and fighting corruption. The full story digs into the Bible passages at the center of the dispute and Talarico’s previous controversial comments on faith.