Too woke for Kansas? Adam Hamilton said Jesus would have backed DEI
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TL;DR
- Pastor Adam Hamilton, a Democratic Senate candidate in Kansas, is facing criticism for past sermons discussing diversity, inclusion, and climate change.
- Republicans are highlighting sermons where Hamilton discussed "Johnson County beige" and encouraged DEI initiatives, as well as comments on climate change and religious violence.
- Opponents argue these sermons reveal Hamilton's true beliefs and are too "woke" for the conservative state of Kansas.
- Hamilton's campaign defends his message, accusing his opponent of avoiding scrutiny of his own professional record.
- The article also briefly mentions concerns about an "Inclusive Bible" translation used by a church attended by another Democratic candidate, James Talarico.