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James Talarico's Pastor and Mentor Doubts Resurrection of Jesus in Easter Message: 'Maybe Jesus Rose from the Dead, but Maybe Not'

Controversial pastor Rev. Jim Rigby, head of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas, and mentor to Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico, once rejected the entire cornerstone of the Gospel, stating during an Easter message that Jesus may have not risen from the dead.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated politics brief. The source report from Breitbart says: Controversial pastor Rev. Jim Rigby, head of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas, and mentor to Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico, once rejected the entire cornerstone of the Gospel, stating during an Easter message that Jesus may have not risen from the dead.

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  • Primary source: Breitbart
  • Published: Sep 23, 2026, 3:34 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Politics
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