The Charlie Kirk Show

Where Is God When Evil Happens? Reacting to the Minneapolis Tragedy

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Aug 27, 2025
Michael Knowles, a conservative commentator and author, Alex Marlow, Breitbart's editor-in-chief, and Robby Starbuck, a political filmmaker, engage in a profound discussion following the tragic Minneapolis shooting at a Catholic school. They explore the complexities of evil and the importance of faith in confronting such violence. The conversation delves into mental health issues, societal failures, and the underreported hate crimes against Christians. They challenge listeners to reflect on the intersection of faith and the existence of evil in a modern context.
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INSIGHT

Evil As A Deliberate Spiritual Force

  • Michael Knowles frames the Minneapolis attack as a demonic, targeted assault on Christians and children during Mass.
  • He argues the act shows a spiritual personality to evil beyond mere social causes.
ANECDOTE

Early Tip And Viewing The Shooter Video

  • Michael Knowles recounts receiving an early tip from someone in law enforcement about the Minneapolis shooting before media reports.
  • He then watched the purported shooter video and described its demonic tone.
INSIGHT

Ignored Pathology Predicts Violent Acts

  • Knowles links many mass killers to family breakdown, identity disorders, and psychiatric issues ignored by society.
  • He argues societal affirmation of pathology can be a form of cruelty that allows preventable violence.
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