Rev. Matt Schultz, the extremely active left-wing activist/clergyman who pastors the ultra-liberal First Presbyterian Church in Anchorage, is running for the U.S. House.
Schultz formally declared his bid to unseat incumbent Rep. Nick Begich in an Oct. 20 announcement, saying he wants to focus on “on lowering costs, protecting health care, and keeping Alaska’s future here.”
While Schultz’s announcement frames him as a “longtime faith leader, husband, and dad,” he is also one of the most active leftwing activists in Alaska, and has been for years.
He pastors a church that ordains transgender clergy, and he is active in supporting No Kings protests, the Black Lives Matter movement, pro-abortion Planned Parenthood panels, and the expansion of special rights for Alaskans who claim to be LGBTQ.
For years, he has been actively involved in promoting a leftist brand of Christian activism that pushes liberal social justice issues, while denouncing conservative Christians for twisting the Gospel.
Schultz is also adamantly opposed to conservative Christian understandings of the Bible and regularly decries the growing conservative political movement as right-wing “Christian Nationalism.”
Schultz’s campaign announcement makes no mention of his radical leftist beliefs, and instead attempts to frame him as a relatable, every-day Alaskan.
“I’m running for Congress to turn the page on partisan politics and put Alaskans first by lowering costs, protecting health care, and making smart investments so our kids can live, work, and raise a family here,” his campaign launch stated. “My congregation includes Alaskans from across the political spectrum – Republicans, Democrats, and Independents –we’re Alaskans first and we share the same values. The problem is that Washington doesn’t. I’m running for Congress so Alaskan values set the agenda for our future.”
While Schultz’s announcement says he wants to tackle the high cost of groceries, fuel, housing and childcare, while “strengthening schools” and “creating good-paying jobs,” he provides little in the way of specifics.
Earlier this year, he joined a group of pro-abortion activists for a panel discussion that blasted Congressional Republicans for attempting to reduce federal taxpayer money for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood
For years, however, he has been actively involved in promoting a leftist brand of Christian activism that pushes liberal social justice issues, while denouncing conservative Christians for twisting the Gospel.
In public statements and speaking events, Schultz regularly highlights his role as a pastor to put a spiritual spin on whatever issues he is promoting. This has included urging Alaskans to take the experimental Covid jabs as an “act of faith.”
“Please understand me as a person who has spent his entire life studying the Bible,” Schultz stated in a pro-jab messaging campaign. “This is a good thing to do. God gave us minds and brains and science and it would be a shame to not use them to save people’s lives. Please get the vaccine as an act of faith.”
This summer he again lent his spiritual insight during a No Kings rally in downtown Anchorage.
Earlier this year, he joined a group of pro-abortion activists for a panel discussion that blasted Congressional Republicans for attempting to reduce federal taxpayer money for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood – the number one killer of unborn babies in Alaska.
In 2020, he joined an Anchorage Black Live Matter protest, which is part of a larger effort to convince Americans that the nation is inextricably rooted in systemic racism.
Schultz denounced anyone who challenged the legitimacy of the BLM movement as being opposed to Christ’s efforts to assist the marginalized.
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“If you speak out against that struggle, you speak out against the very Gospel of our Lord,” he said at the time, adding that racists “need to be unseated from their power.”
That same year, Schultz vehemently advocated for a city ordinance that banned Christian counselors from helping minors with unwanted same-sex attraction. He blasted traditional minded religious communities for pressuring LGBTQ youth, and condemned churches and parents who do not support the LGBTQ lifestyle or expression, calling their actions akin to abuse.
“No parent has a right to abuse,” he said. “No religious institution has a right to abuse.”
Schultz’s initial campaign video frames him as a kind of political messiah figure.
“My calling has always been to feed the hungry, comfort the grieving and stand up to bullies,” he states. “I’m a pastor – not a politician and not a millionaire.”
He then boasts of his work as a pastor, claiming: “I’ve helped Alaskans through life’s hardest moments. I’ve held hands at deathbeds, counseled families through addiction, and walked with people through life’s good times and bad.”
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The man is grievously cognitively inconsistent. His words –
. “This is a good thing to do. God gave us minds and brains and science and it would be a shame to not use them to save people’s lives. Please get the vaccine as an act of faith.” In the first part of the sentence he indicates how God has indeed given us the ability to reason and use science as a guide in that reasoning, then in the second part he suggest that just gets thrown out the door in favor of essential ‘blind’ faith. Of course now he has been proven wrong as we know that blind faith was sorely misguided.
The next statement that jumps out in the article is
“ Schultz vehemently advocated for a city ordinance that banned Christian counselors from helping minors with unwanted same-sex attraction. He blasted traditional minded religious communities for pressuring LGBTQ youth, and condemned churches and parents who do not support the LGBTQ lifestyle or expression, calling their actions akin to abuse.”
Yet Schultz states “No parent has a right to abuse,” he said. “No religious institution has a right to abuse.” He would have the state force abuse upon children, defying the ability form-agents to protect their children from evil and confusion and from the church supporting those parents.
As the saying goes, beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing. This man is no gentle sheep. He is grossly confused, blind and a dangerous pied Piper NOT foe the one true God.
Jesus’s own Words from Matthew 18:6 “but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great milestone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.”
Ok, I known the comment algorithm will likely cram all of this into one block. I did not type it in that way. Hopefully it can be deciphered.
So, Liz, what I’m hearing is that he won’t get your vote. Fair enough.
Matthew 7:21-23 NKJV
21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’
New Living Translation
But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’ Matt. 7:23
JM, you are using apostolic words against a preacher. Seems like they can be turned against whomever we disagree with. That’s not Christian.
I’d like to be a fly on the wall when he finally meets Jesus face to face. Would be an interesting conversation, to say the least. And as for studying the Bible, the demons know Jesus, too.
Tamra, I’m just taking a shot in the dark here, I’m guessing he has studied religion more than you.
And you would be wrong, Skippy. Maybe stop spamming this blog, since you clearly have no idea what goes on around here.
Love the neighbor, Tam.
Love does not include murdering babies, no matter how twisted you might be. It also does not include confirming people in their sins. Love means wanting the highest and best for the other, and getting into heaven fits that bill. Go back and read the direct words of Jesus, and then read the direct words of Paul, and perhaps you will come to find the truth. Until then, maybe quit being a judgmental idiot on this blog.
Love means wanting the highest and best for the other. Getting into heaven would fit that definition. Doubtful that this “pastor” is aiming for heaven, for himself or his congregation, if he espouses the murder of babies. If the plain language of the Gospels do not sway his opinions, then I doubt he is interested in anything but his own aggrandizement. Love, in this case, would mean admonishing the sinner. It is a Work of Mercy. But you probably wouldn’t know that, with your knee jerk comments and spamming nonsense, would you?
You want to be loved like a neighbor, then act like one. You’re more of a Karen, than a neighbor.
Oh, really. Tell me about your years of theology studies, Tam.
Here I. Am. Are you okay? Very concerned you might have mental issues possibly causing harm to yourself. Why are you here? Do you think anyone here really cares what you have to say? You seem to be a very unhappy person to feel the need to tear down everyone else. I know the acts tearing down and destroying is a major leftist trait, we see it everywhere now. We know that the Russia collusion the left pushed was actually a CIA/FBI act of insurrection, yet you probably haven’t accepted it and never will. As far a President Trump being convicted felon, as you seem to endorse, it too was another hoax in a corrupt court held by the leftist. When President Trump is finished with the leftist, meaning the Democrats, they will go the way of Whig Party, and that won’t be soon enough.
Tam, you can shout Old Testament phrases and pretend that they make you a better Christian, but they don’t. If you knew, deeply knew, Christianity – the following of Christ and his preachings, you would KNOW, that they espouse to acceptance. What did Christ say about the fetus?
Don’t act like you know what he would say or know him any better than a preacher who spent YEARS studying his teaching.
You are a heretic
Steve, I am perfectly ok. Thanks for asking. I will promise you that no personal harm will come to me from my own hand. As for you, I seem to have struck a nerve. You seem to think that I want to tear others down. Quite the contrary, I choose to lift them up. How’s about you? Let’s be factual… trump is a 34-time convicted felon. THAT’S JUST A FACT.
Why do you show him fealty? I would be happy to tell you democratic positions I disagree with, will you do the same with trump?
I’ll wait…
DEMON
Dave, pray deeper.
Wow! Earned media from you guys in less than 24 hours! You seem to see his values as negative when the majority of Americans agree with most of what he is running on. Thanks for giving him the support that he deserves!
Lyn McCabe
Again with the CAPS, Dave?!? Hmmm, maybe you are following the Newsom playbook???
Honestly, and what seems, heartfeltly said. Thanks Lyn.
Alaska! Time to take out the trash! This guy has to go! Bad sewage from the pulpit!!
That doesn’t sound very Christian.
“No, I’m not a Christian, but I’m the arbiter of what is and isn’t ‘Christian,’ and Jesus would agree with me, so if you disagree with me, you must hate Jesus.”
Since when does Christian mean acceptance of sin? Prudence is one of the Cardinal Virtues. A pastor who espoused the murder of babies is not a Christian, at all, and as such does not get a pass just because he has attached himself to a putative “church.” Please try to get over yourself.
Steve, I am perfectly ok. Thanks for asking. I will promise you that no personal harm will come to me from my own hand. As for you, I seem to have struck a nerve. You seem to think that I want to tear others down. Quite the contrary, I choose to lift them up. How’s about you? Let’s be factual… trump is a 34-time convicted felon. THAT’S JUST A FACT.
Why do you show him fealty? I would be happy to tell you democratic positions I disagree with, will you do the same with trump?
I’ll wait…
REAL CHURCHES should now see the light and get involved in our state politics by supporting the conservative Chrustian Judeo values this country and our state were founded. Our enemies said many years ago that we would be destroyed from the inside. It is happwning becayse the churches have stepped back out of fear that the Federal Government would take away their tax exempt status. That is no longer the case, so churches, step up to the bar and take back our state and local seats. If you step up, we will have our state and locals back!
Jesus overcame the Jewish Torah. We only have Christian values in this country!
Bob, we still use the Big 10, etc. Yes, Christian values complete Judeo-values, but they did not abolish them. Jesus said so, explicitly.
Some would say, Bob, that that is anti-Semitic. Are you?
THE CHURCH IS A THERAPEUTIC CENTER COMFORTING COWARDS!
DAVE IS GOING ALL trump CAPS NOW.
Oh, Sally, where to begin. First, no more wine at 10a in the morning. Spelling is IMPORTANT!
Our country and state were founded on freedom of religion. ALL religion, not just Judeo-Christian.
What is happwning is not becayse of religion directly. It is happening from unacceptance.
I had to change happening and because two times because my computer kept correcting. Lol.
Practice Christianity and accept others. That is a foundation of the belief.
At exactly no time did Jesus tell us to “accept” sin. You might want to go over that part of the Bible again.
Tam, I hate to break it to you, but you are not practicing Christian beliefs. You may think you are and I and happy to debate the loving values of a Christian belief with you, but you are not one. Sorry.
What a sad ass excuse for a so called representative of GOD! Sorry to say there are a few of them. Perhaps they’ve just found a new group to fill the plate?
PaPa, you should reach out to him and tell him what your concerns are. I’m sure he would respond.
This guy has one of the worst sheep’s clothing that I’ve ever seen! He needs to do better if he doesn’t want us to see the wolf on the inside!
Alaskan, how much theology have you taken? Who are you to judge him?
Why do you assume everyone is as ignorant as you? And please, find another hobby. Your trolling is tiring.
You keep responding, Tam. Please reach out to a true preacher and repent.
Good for you Matt. Let the battle of worldviews begin. This will provide much needed clarity for the Body of Christ.
Perhaps a complaint should be filed with the IRS to revoke the Tax exemption of the Church???
Be careful, there are plenty of “Christian” churches that toe a very fine line…
You keep responding, Tam. Please reach out to a true preacher and repent.
Pastor??? Wow! I am speechless. Prayers to him and his congregation.
And I would bet that he would send prayers to you and yours, Johnny.
At last. A true civil servant. Try to ignore all the extremism labels above. They serve only to prevent dialogue.
He has labeled himself. Far from a true servant when discards the beliefs of the majority.
Wait a minute this guy actually sounds awesome
Indeed!
Figures that the watchman is against someone who points out the difference between Christianity and Christian nationalism.
That’s a zinger there, folks. Speak it, Sheb!
Quick question for all. Do any of you know what it takes to be ordained as a Presbyterian Pastor?
Here I. Am. From reading all your comments I think you already know and are one.
I suggest you look it up. This isn’t just getting a certificate in theology from trump U.
It requires a tremendous amount of scholarly work, understudy work, and reflection
Well, Matt, it doesn’t matter what kind of degree you’ve got. Deciding to follow Satan doesn’t change the word of God.
Not sure who Matt is, but I can assure you my following is not one of Satan.
FYI, sunshine, my name is not Matt. You dislike this guy bc his speaks counter to your beliefs.
Follow satan, that’s hilarious. Does everyone you disagree with M prescribe to satan?
Don’t poke the bear M.
Before you critique one’s ability or background, know what they’ve gone through.
You might consider taking that advice yourself, Skippy.
Tam, you like that term, “Skippy”. No idea what it means, but ok.
Ok, Tam, you have an audience, tell us your background. Be specific, please. I think you won’t.
Spoken from a Roman Catholic.
Over there you aren’t.
Quick question… do you all know what Joel’s awards have been in journalism/writing?
You might find it comical…
You seem to have a real problem. What exactly it is, or who hurt you hasn’t become evident yet. Yet I sense that Joel hurt your feelings really deep, or he just go fed up with you like most of us here will if not already are. If this was my blog I’d have toss you out, just for being annoying.
steve, do you really think Joel hurt me? Haha, I just enjoy being the counter-argument to yours. Is that ok? Or would you like this blog to be purely of people who believe everything you believe? Honestly, that’s how bad things happen. Just sayin’