Here & Now Anytime How Charlie Kirk’s memorial service galvanized the Christian nationalism movement
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Sep 22, 2025 
Mike Cosper, a Senior contributor at Christianity Today, analyzes the implications of Charlie Kirk's memorial that entwined politics with religion, highlighting themes of martyrdom and the rise of Christian nationalism. Karen Attiah, a former Washington Post opinion columnist, discusses her firing linked to Kirk's death, reflecting on the impacts of social media policies and the evolving media landscape. The conversation dives into timely issues of political violence and the tensions shaping today's journalistic climate.
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Funeral Blended Rally, Revival, And Forgiveness
- The memorial mixed a Trump-style rally with evangelical revival elements and filled an Arizona football stadium.
- Speakers ranged from Kirk's widow forgiving the accused to Trump calling Kirk a martyr and missionary.
Kirk’s Fusion Of MAGA And Revivalism
- Charlie Kirk uniquely fused a MAGA political vision with an evangelical Christian revival style that resonated with young conservative men.
- That blend amplified his influence by converting cultural and religious energy into political recruitment.
Targeting Young Men Was Central
- Kirk's messaging targeted young men amid cultural talk of a masculinity crisis, making his movement especially magnetic to that demographic.
- That targeted appeal helped recruit and retain a politically active young base.