I did not know Charlie Kirk, and, in fact, barely knew of him until his death. Like so many others, I was horrified by his murder and have been attempting to understand its significance. As a committed curator of distinctly Christian content, I have had many articles come through my app, and each of them has helped me in its own way. A week ago, I created a roundup of immediate responses to Kirk’s death. Today, I offer a second roundup, and this one offers some mature and thoughtful reflections. Their purpose is not so much to explain what happened, but to consider what it means and how Christians ought to respond.1
Contents:
- What is the significance of Kirk’s murder?
- Does it matter if Kirk was an exemplary Christian?
- Should pastors speak about his death in their services?
- Should we refer to Charlie Kirk as a martyr?
- How can we help young Christians?
- How should Christians respond?
David Robertson addresses a number of concerns in this lengthy article,
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