Jessica Kraus (houseinhabit) Asked for a Bible - Christians Gave Her Criticism

Ally Beth Stuckey recently interviewed prominent online political voice Jessica Krauss, also known as House in Habit. During the interview, Jessica shared that she’s been reading the Bible and exploring Christianity. While she’s not all the way there yet, she was very open to it.

Not surprisingly, the comments were filled with angry, Pharisaical Christians criticizing her journey.

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Normally, I don’t pay much attention to political conversations, but this one really stood out. Jessica had shared in the interview that she’s been reading the Bible and exploring faith. Ally responded with grace and kindness, even offering to send her a study Bible. It was a beautiful example of the patience and compassion we’re called to show people who are seeking Jesus.

Unfortunately, the comment section was filled with criticism from Christians. Some brought up past political conflicts, like her feud with Candace Owens. Others accused her of attention-seeking or questioned the sincerity of her spiritual curiosity.

Stories like this frustrate me deeply. They expose an ugly, judgmental attitude that still runs deep in Christian culture.

I don’t know much about Jessica, and I’m sure she has her share of flaws, just like I do. But the Christian virtue signaling is out of control. People seem more interested in proving how discerning they are than in showing humility and grace.

We love to talk about our brokenness, but only in vague and acceptable ways. Deep down, many of us act as if we’ve got it all figured out. We carry ourselves with a sense of moral superiority.

But the truth is, we are like the debtor in Jesus’ parable—the one forgiven a massive, unpayable debt who then turns around and demands repayment from others.

This posture of judgment, especially toward someone who is honestly opening their heart to Jesus, is not only unhelpful, it is spiritually dangerous.

That doesn’t mean we elevate someone like Jessica into spiritual leadership. But it does mean we hold back judgment, extend grace, and celebrate even the smallest steps toward faith.

Anything less makes us the kind of people Jesus most often rebuked.

And I don’t want to be that kind of person.

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Peace.

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