Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast The Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Sep 19, 2025
The podcast opens with a reflection on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, questioning the nature of evil. Greg challenges the idea that the murder was 'senseless,' arguing it was a deliberate act against Kirk's beliefs. He discusses what it means to be a biblically faithful Christian in politics today, emphasizing the importance of voting wisely and prioritizing moral issues, like abortion. Wilberforce's legacy serves as a guiding example for engaged Christians, alongside a call for respectful dialogue despite differing opinions.
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Faith And Public Life Were Linked
- Greg Koukl sees Charlie Kirk's public work as inseparable from his Christian faith and commitments.
- He calls Kirk's murder a martyrdom tied to his Christian-infused public witness.
Reject Calling The Attack "Senseless"
- Greg objects to calling the assassination "senseless," arguing it was purposeful wickedness with political and spiritual animosity.
- He insists the correct characterization is evil and deliberate, not accidental or meaningless.
Christian Worldview And Cultural Flourishing
- Greg traces Western human flourishing to a Judeo-Christian worldview that shaped institutions and revival movements.
- He argues Christian truth transforms individuals and cultures in ways other religions historically did not in the same voluntary, moral manner.
