The Deep End With Lecrae Two Christians Debate The Assassination of Charlie Kirk
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Sep 23, 2025 In this thought-provoking conversation, Justin Giboney, a Christian leader advocating for unity from a center-left perspective, and Corey Ruth, a conservative commentator, explore the fallout from Charlie Kirk's assassination. They discuss political polarization and its role in escalating violence, the church's response, and the nuances of left-leaning Christian views. The guests also tackle the danger of political labels, the impact of media dynamics, and the intertwining of evangelicalism with conservative politics, all while calling for grace and moral clarity in the face of tragedy.
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Church Should Prioritize Moral Clarity
- The church missed a moment for moral clarity by quickly politicizing Charlie Kirk's assassination.
- Justin Giboney urged Christians to first say unequivocally: this was tragic and never justified.
Personal Reaction On A Plane
- Justin Giboney described seeing the news mid-flight and realizing Kirk would not return to his children.
- He connected personally through debating opponents and facing hatred for his opinions.
Algorithms Amplify Political Violence Risk
- Social media algorithms and decades-long culture wars intensify polarization and dehumanization.
- Giboney argued that this environment makes some feel eliminating opponents is easier than democratic engagement.