The Unholy Truth

The Unholy Truth

How America Turned Jesus into a Republican

When a poor Jewish preacher got hijacked by billionaires and culture warriors

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Aug 15, 2025
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A rugged, bearded Jesus in simple robes, standing in a dusty street and speaking to a small crowd. In the background, Roman soldiers patrol while wealthy figures look on with disdain.
Jesus wasn’t a Republican—or a nationalist. He was a poor Jewish preacher under Roman rule.

It seems some need reminding that Jesus of Nazareth wasn’t a Republican. He wasn’t an American. He wasn’t a fan of tax cuts, guns, or nationalism. He was a poor Jewish preacher living under Roman occupation, telling the rich to give up their wealth and the powerfu…

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