Reverend Matt Shultz, pastor of Anchorage First Presbyterian Church, challenges Nick Begich III for Alaska’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rev. Shultz, who is registered as a Democrat, emphasizes unity between Republicans and Democrats as the starting point of his campaign.
He 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.”
In an opinion piece by Shultz published in the Anchorage Daily News on Sept 17: “Studies show that Republicans and Democrats mostly share the same virtues, chief among them being care for others and fairness.” However, an investigation into Shultz’s hyperlinked source for his claim revealed a Wikipedia page for the “moral foundations theory.” The theory claims people broadly base morality on 6 specific foundations: care vs harm, fairness vs cheating, loyalty vs betrayal, authority vs subversion, sanctity vs degradation, and liberty vs oppression. The theory identifies certain key factors common to a broad range of people’s sense of morality. But it does nothing to prove Shultz’s claim that “Democrats and Republicans mostly share the same values.”
While Rev Shultz claims his values unite Alaskan voters across the political spectrum, his actions as a pastor and political activist paint a different story. He joined a pro-abortion panel, advocated for a city ordinance to ban Christian counselors from helping minors with unwanted same-sex attraction, wears an LGBTQ pin, and pastors a church which allows the ordination of transgender clergy.
Rev Shultz may mean well in seeking unity for our nation, especially in our current age of intense political polarization. However, at the end of the day, you cannot have it both ways. Politics will always reflect a particular worldview. Rev Shultz’s worldview clashes with the worldview of many voters, especially conservative Christian voters. If Rev Shultz wins the seat, he promises to ensure “Alaskan values set the agenda for our future”— a disingenuous attempt to attract voters outside of the left-wing voter base.
Wonder if he has ever read the Bible…
He has a Doctor of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, so I’m guessing yes. Also I’ve seen him reading it at his church. You should come visit it sometime, it’s a very welcoming congregation.
Really only interested in the one Doctor of Divinity that was issued by the Creator.
Glad to hear there are seekers there. Anticipate that obedience to God will be of greater significance when the time to reckon what this life was for comes. Working on it myself.
Natalie, will you please separate the Must Read objective news pieces from your editorial opinions, such as this piece? It helps us readers select material that we believe is most valuable to us. Suzanne was good about differentiating these two.
Seemed like there were plenty of facts in this article for anyone to come to a decision on their own.
Whatever morsels of decadent ‘unity’ the good parson is selling, he has further contaminated the product on account of his identification with the D party. That political party is become the collective of leftism, atheism, Hollywood perversity, antisemitism, and lawlessness. Rev. Shultz, may the Lord rebuke you.
May the lord rebuke you for being a Faux Christian, your reckoning isn’t gonna be pretty
Sounds like an actual Christian, not a Faux Christian MAGAtard. You can love Jesus or Donald Trump, not both.
Rino sadly this particular church and its leader cherry-pick the bible to bend it to their politics. Further considering that you are an avowed atheist I am not sure you are qualified to assess “true Christians”. I am also not sure how this either /or thing works. Christ commanded to love all (even you my dear)
Oh bless your little heart, you have no idea what my beliefs are, just because I don’t agree with your Faux Christianity that doesn’t make me an Atheist. But then again I don’t expect any less from a cowardly loser such as yourself. Thoughts and Prayers
Rino you may have changed your spelling but it is still you (same avatar). Who elected you arbiter of who is a “proper christian”?
Anyone who needs to insult has already lost. So sad.
Bless your little heart
Thank you! Many blessings to you too!
Such as you, a cowardly loser who won’t use a real name
Oh bless your little heart. Thoughts and prayer little fella
You are in need of therapy.
Oh bless your little heart. Thoughts and Prayers little fella
You sound like someone who lacks a grip of scripture and the gospel. Just as is ‘the good pastor,’ you are soundly versed in Satan’s church. May God have mercy on your soul.
“……..You can love Jesus or Donald Trump, not both………”
You don’t have to love Trump to know that he was the only offered evil to clean up the gigantic spill in the main aisle. Decades ago it became necessary to hold one’s nose to vote in this defective society. The stench hasn’t gotten any better, but the level of potential disaster has grown exponentially.
From the Beatles Abbey Road: “And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make”
I always enjoy ecclesiastical discussions with lefties.
Who are you to tell anyone about love? What makes you special? As Trump is a Christian who by definition is supposed to love Jesus, doesn’t put you into cognitive dissonance land? Cheers –
What makes you think everyone who thinks Make America Great Again is a good idea is a Christian? I know plenty of Jews, several Pagens, and even one or two muslims that are MAGA.
But, I forgot. You are a leftist, which means you think in absolutes, like the child you are.
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And, why can one not love the President and Jesus Christ? They are not mutually exclusive… oh wait. Absolutes again. I keep forgetting the left is toddler like in mind and actions.
Love is not linear. It can be projected in a radius, through thought, faster than light and in your food.
Love does not confine itself and certainly you are no gatekeeper to love.
But we do so you took an opportunity to expose your hate. Quite revealing of your character.
PCUSA and its affiliated churches, which include First Pres. here in Anchorage, the church of my youth, are no longer a sound source of Christian doctrine. They are “of the world” and no longer preach the truth of the Gospels, just washed over progressive dogma.
Unfortunately Rev. Shultz is soundly in their doctrinal swamp.
He certainly does not share MY values, which is why I left that church. Conservatives have GOT to get out and vote!
Amen!
A Presbetarian is rapidly evolving into a cult. They have little basis in the scriptures.
Nick Begich will be easily reelected. I would however like to see the demoncrats spend a ton of $ trying to challenge him!
From a Republican Pastor to a demoncrat Pastor bugger off and go away to try to screw up our elections. With the rank choice crap. Where you getting your money from. i bet down below.
Be honest: You’re not really a pastor, are you?
“My congregation includes Alaskans from across the political spectrum – Republicans, Democrats, and Independents…”
They may be off various parties/affiliations, but they are all liberal. No actual differences among them.
Delusional.
Bet he took the Covid shot…..
No offense intended, but we have heard this tune before. I recall that Ms. Peltola campaigned on “working across the isle” but voted in lock step with her democrat house members almost 100 percent of the time, even, at times, to the detrement of Alaska. Congressman Begich is doing a great job in my opinion. There is no need to try to unite the democrats and the republicans. I have nothing in common with Bernie Sanders or AOC. The modern democrat party is the party of Andrew Weiner and Mel Reynolds and Rashida Talibe. I don’t want to affililiate with these people. Rev. Schultz should stick to what he knows, leading his congregation, and let Rep. Begich continue to represent Alaska.
I appreciate Reverend Shultz and have high regard for his passion. Better from the pulpit than the stench of politics. Continue your passion and mission from the pulpit. Hopefully one day one of your parishioners ascends to public office.
No more Bill Walkers…
No more Muskrats.
Already starting off with a lie
Let me see if I have this correct.
A leftist will “unite” both sides of the political aisle by… forcing those on the right to comply with his ideas.
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Got it. More of the same.
Nailed it, CBM.
North,
I bet he cheated on his final exams.
Sorry pal. We definitely do not share the same values. Nice try but I’m not into forced acceptance of deviancy. I’m all about live and let live but you mess around with kids and we have a major problem. Try reading scripture. Not reading into it. .
Matthew 7:15: “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves”
Well said
Matt is aligned with the Alaska Constitution and Alaskan values. Rep Begich represents large corporate interests and conservative ideology. Alaska voters will have a clear choice in Nov 2026
“Matt is aligned with the Alaska Constitution and Alaskan values.”
Frank I would really like for you to site some examples of his “alignment”.
You are correct there will be a clear choice in 2026. Ironically it will be much more difficult for the democrat side of the isle to get their head around voting for a nominally religious guy representing atheists.
Can you provide some examples of what you are talking about Frank?
I do not see it, but I do want to learn. Help us out here.
Frank Rasta has been hitting the pipe too hard again
Rev. Doesn’t have the same moral values as most Alaskans. I wonder if he believe in the Bible, my guess is no. Maybe a distorted version.
Lotsa false prophets out there sporting the title of “Reverend”. “By their fruits you shall know them.” The fruits of Marxists aren’t very well hidden.
Will Tom Begich drop out now?
This guys plenty liberal enough to represent the Left.
I sure have been getting a lot of spam texts from this guy lately.
I’ve heard this guy on Dave Stearin’s radio show and he is as left and liberal as you can get. He might unite the left, but anyone who checks out his bona fides will quickly see him for who he is and realize that he doesn’t have a conservative bone in his body. I guarantee you that he does not believe in the following:
Marriage is only between one man and one woman
An unborn baby is a human being who should be protected from conception to delivery
There are only two genders
Someone once said “When we see a Christian civil magistrate, we find the Kingdom of Light within the Sphere of the State. And, when we see a false teacher, we find the Kingdom of Darkness within the sphere of the church.” I truly thank you Matt for your willingness to expose for all the public to see what heresy from the pulpit looks like.
I expected more from Jim Minnery who is a person of faith.
The “Beatitudes” were spoken by Christ. You cannot pick and choose what verses you think are appropriate. Yes I do expect a person of faith to try to follow as in the Book of James states that a person should be known as a Christian by his actions not his words.
Umm he doesn’t mean well.Compassion and healthcare to him is the barbaric mutilation of children under the guise of “gender affirming care.” The Democrats have reached a new low with this one. This demon is a spiritual predator.
His words:
“I’m preaching this Sunday on ‘loving those who vote for the other candidate.’ It’s going to be hard.”
You be the judge…does he really want to bring unity? No, Superman wants you to know that you are wrong AND stupid.
I wonder what is wife thinks about him having sex with another man? So obvious and supports men competing in women’s sports of course.
This Reverend, reminds me of another Schultz, the chubby German Sgt on Hogans Heros of the 1960’s…
” I see nothing”