Democratic Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, who is a Christian, spoke this week on The View about his faith and how it influences him as a lawmaker. As seen below, Beshear said, “Most of the decisions I make are based on that golden rule that says we love our neighbor as ourself. And that parable of the Good Samaritan that says everyone is our neighbor.”
Note: Beshear and his wife Britainy are deacons at Beargrass Christian Church in Louisville, a Disciples of Christ church.
Beshear added, “And so when I’ve taken actions, like vetoing the nastiest piece of anti-LGBTQ legislation that ever came through my state, I described it in those terms. I said my faith teaches me that all children are children of God. And I didn’t want people picking on those kids.”
Democrat KY Gov. Andy Beshear uses Christianity to defend transgender surgeries for minors: "When I've taken actions, like vetoing the nastiest piece of anti-LGBTQ legislation that came through my state, I said my faith teaches me that all children are children of God." pic.twitter.com/cxTeatLLbc
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) February 9, 2026
Note: In 2023, Beshear vetoed Kentucky Senate Bill 150 which banned gender-affirming care for transgender minors, restricted school discussions on gender identity, and limited bathroom access. The veto was overridden by the legislature. In September 2024, Beshear signed an executive order to ban conversion therapy for minors after Republicans in the state legislature had repeatedly blocked legislative efforts to do so.
MAGA-aligned U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) replied to Beshear on social media: “Why are you sterilizing & mutilating the children of God?”
Beshear replied to Cruz: “Do you ever get tired of being wrong and mean? My faith teaches me to love everyone. Full stop. No exceptions. Enjoy Cancun.”
Do you ever get tired of being wrong and mean?
— Andy Beshear (@AndyBeshearKY) February 10, 2026
My faith teaches me to love everyone. Full stop. No exceptions.
Enjoy Cancun. https://t.co/Y94gPr8MD2
The argument between Beshear and Cruz, who both cite their Christian faith as the reason behind their political actions, underscores the reality that different interpretations of scripture produce different outlooks, similar to the way conservative and liberal Supreme Court Justices draw different conclusions from the Constitution.
Even political operatives on the same side of the aisle hit roadblocks due to varying interpretations. During a contentious interview with fellow conservative Christian Tucker Carlson, Cruz brought up his faith to defend his hawkish stance on Iran and his support of Israel. Cruz said supporting Israel is biblically mandated: “Growing up in Sunday school, I was taught from the Bible that those who bless Israel will be blessed and those who curse Israel will be cursed.”
The Christian Courier responded to Cruz’s claims: “Supporting Israel politically might or might not be wise, but it isn’t required by the Bible,” and “Ted Cruz’s use of Genesis 12:3 and Genesis 27:29 to justify political support for modern Israel doesn’t match what the Bible actually teaches.”
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