The Eric Metaxas Show In Wake of Charlie Kirk’s Murder, Ghouls Celebrate, Leftist Lawmakers Boo, Christians Pray
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Sep 19, 2025 In this engaging conversation, John Zmirak, a prominent conservative commentator and writer, tackles the shocking aftermath of Charlie Kirk's murder. He delves into the debate on free speech versus 'hate speech' laws, highlighting the nuances of legal protections. Zmirak draws parallels between Kirk and historical figures like Bonhoeffer, shedding light on the cultural crisis within the Church. He also discusses the global implications of supposed prayer bans, arguing that they underscore the influence of Christian prayer in public life.
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Long-Running Institutional Radicalism
- John Zmirak argues a network of left-wing radicalism has been enabled for decades and now inhabits institutions.
- He links that long-run influence to current violent rhetoric and hostile reactions to conservatives.
Protect Speech, Enforce Incitement Laws
- John and Eric stress protecting free speech over criminalizing "hate speech" and focusing enforcement on incitement to violence.
- They advise against expanding speech laws and recommend using existing laws against direct criminal advocacy.
Free Speech Guards Conscience
- Free speech must protect unpopular religious and moral claims, the guests argue, to prevent government control of beliefs.
- They connect protecting free speech to resisting state power over conscience and religious truth.
