I did not know who Charlie Kirk was before the assassination. I wish I did. I wish I had the chance to debate with him so I could learn from his wisdom. He has become a role model for me, and if God wills, I would also want to visit college campuses to debate about Christ. I want to be that outspoken about my faith.
What got me to learn about Charlie Kirk after watching his assassination was God, that’s all I can say. There were a lot of hate comments about him, people calling him racist and so on. But the Holy Spirit allowed me to be patient enough to listen to the whole debates. I will write another post to honor his legacy and talk about Charlie Kirk, but now I want to ask you: what have we become as human beings?
The Tragic Reality We Face
That we celebrate the public assassination of someone who had a different opinion than us. Someone who was assassinated in front of thousands of students, some of whom have been scarred for life. What about his family, his wife and two sweet children? His closest friends and people who truly cared about him?
Most of our hate cannot be justified. I have heard a lot of people say many things about Charlie Kirk, but they have never listened to a full debate. Let me just talk about the things we have come to hate Charlie Kirk for.
Examining the Accusations
1. Racism
I have listened to most of the debates about Black people and with Black people, and I cannot find any proof he was racist. His comment about Black pilots? I am Black, but I would also question the same thing. I am in South Africa, with a mostly Black population, and I have only traveled with white pilots. Because of that bias, I would also question if a Black pilot was qualified, especially if the goal is to employ 50% Black people. He advocated not dividing races, and I am 100% for that. The moment we divide Black and white, we have already lost. Most of us who judge him are more racist than him.
So now we are happy someone was assassinated because they were racist?
2. He Was Against Abortion
The Bible clearly tells us that God chose us before we were born. God hates murder and killing. He is against fornication and adultery – pregnancy in marriage is the most wonderful thing. “What if I was raped?” you ask. That still does not give you the right to murder someone. Trust in God, surrender that tough situation to God. If you don’t want the Bible, do not kill him or her. There are millions of people out there who are looking for children.
Some of the people who made waves in this world came from families that put them up for adoption. Imagine if they were killed. If Steve Jobs was killed as a fetus, maybe we wouldn’t have Apple products today. There are other better examples, but I will leave it here.
3. Gun Control
This is a sensitive issue, but the truth is even if we took all the guns, people will still murder each other. In fact, some of the most horrific crimes have been committed with other weapons and normal objects like stones, and even a spoon. The gun is not the problem. To borrow the words of a great man of God, he said, “It’s not a bomb that causes somebody to hate.” Weapons of mass destruction are not made of metals; they are in the heart of man.
Besides, there will be no Utopia, let’s face reality. Guns are here and they are here to stay. I would encourage you to learn about North Korea and other areas where governments are controlling, killing, and abusing civilians because they are in charge of the guns. Instead of debating about guns, let’s do what Charlie Kirk did: spread the word of God. Bring Christ to this generation. They will have fewer gun deaths and not need to have more gun controls.
4. Death Penalty
I don’t have a lot to say on this because it’s not on me to judge, but if I were to have my way and not listen to God, I am in full support of a death penalty. Maybe people would be afraid of killing others if they knew they would be killed. We argue to say that maybe they would repent and give their lives to Christ? And I ask you, what about the unbeliever they have killed and robbed of the opportunity to get to know Christ?
What Have We Become?
The assassination of Charlie Kirk forces us to confront a dark truth about our society. When did we decide that disagreement justified violence? When did we stop seeing those with different political views as fellow human beings deserving of life?
Charlie Kirk was a husband, a father to two children, a friend to many. Regardless of your political stance, his death represents a failure of our humanity. The students who witnessed this tragedy will carry these scars forever. His family will never be whole again. His friends mourn a voice that has been silenced not through debate or democratic process, but through the ultimate act of hatred.
The Call to Something Higher
If we claim to follow Christ, we must do better. We must listen before we judge. We must seek to understand before we condemn. We must remember that every person, regardless of their politics, is made in the image of God.
Charlie Kirk’s death should serve as a wake-up call. Not because we must agree with everything he said, but because we must reject the path that led to his assassination. We must choose discourse over violence, debate over bullets, and love over hate.
The Holy Spirit opened my eyes to see past the hatred and listen to the man’s actual words. Perhaps if more of us had done the same while he was alive, this tragedy could have been prevented.
What have we become as human beings? The answer lies not just in our politics, but in our hearts. And it’s not too late to choose a better path.
This post is dedicated to the memory of Charlie Kirk, to his grieving family, and to all those working to restore civil discourse in our troubled times. May his death not be in vain, but serve as a catalyst for a more Christ-like approach to our differences.
John Thole is the voice behind Beyond Salvation, a blog that captures the highs and lows of life through faith, laughter, and honest reflection. With a passion for storytelling, technology, and spiritual growth, he creates content that resonates with seekers, believers, and anyone navigating life’s journey. Whether sharing personal insights, devotionals, or thought-provoking discussions, John aims to inspire, uplift, and spark meaningful conversations.
2 thoughts on “What Have We Become as Human Beings: Charlie Kirk Assassination”
Thnkyou for this. I didn’t know much about him either. I saw a clip here and there, but I always keep my nose out of other countries and their politics. I think this hit the Christian community worldwide. All I can say about the person who killed him and the people behind it, is that they are lost and need Jesus as much as I do. I can condemn them ,which my flesh wants to do, or pray for their salvation and deliverance, which Jesus did on that cross and I believe Charlie and every other martyr for Christ would do. As His Church, we have a choice now: our way or the Jesus Way.
Hi Elmarie,
Thanks for the comment. Its sad that he is gone and we just pray God comfort his family, friends and us as the body of Christ because we lost a brother. The bible does say they will kill us for our faith and that those who lose their lives for him will save their lives. They will be with him for eternity.