Charlie Kirk’s true legacy isn’t his politics. It’s his Christian faith
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Billy Hallowell2025-09-15T15:54:00
He may have been known as a conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, but Charlie Kirk said his faith in Jesus was ”the most important thing”, notes Billy Hallowell
In recent years, Charlie Kirk’s name has become virtually synonymous with conservative politics, with the popular author and podcaster having a direct line to President Donald Trump.
But Kirk — who was assassinated last Wednesday at Utah Valley University — was far more than a political operative.
The husband and father of two developed a robust and well-thought-out public theology. While he was known for his cultural and political takes, it soon became apparent that Kirk was most pointedly driven by his love for Jesus.
In fact, he often used his platform to share his love for the Lord.
“Jesus defeated death so you can live,” he wrote just days before his assassination. On another occasion, Kirk urged, “Tell someone…
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