**TIL Texas state rep James Talarico went full biblical scholar on a school board trying to ban "critical race theory" by citing the actual Bible, and I’m not sure if I’m supposed to genuflect or start a GoFundMe for his therapy bill.**
So, TX state rep James Talarico (AITA for calling him a legend? NTA, fight me) showed up to a school board meeting to debate whether we should ban teaching kids about systemic racism. But instead of citing the 14th Amendment or some boring civic stuff, he decided to quote Matthew 25: "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink."
The board members, who probably thought “Systemic Racism” was the name of a new craft beer, got *real* quiet when Talaroico dropped the mic with: "The Bible literally says to care for the marginalized. You’re banning books about MLK Jr. but plastering 'In God We Trust' on the wall? Pick a lane, Karen."
TL;DR: Man uses magic book to own the conservatives who claim to love the magic book, and now the entire state of Texas is trying to figure out if this qualifies as a hate crime against their delicate worldview.
Final verdict? James Talarico just speedran a theology degree in 60 seconds, and I’m here for the chaotic energy. Also, if anyone from the school board is reading this: **Matthew 7:1, "Judge not, lest ye be judged."** Enjoy the backfire, nerds.