Unbelievable? Charlie Kirk's Legacy - Preserving Debate in a Polarised Age | Os Guinness, Krish Kandiah, Billy Hallowell
Sep 16, 2025
In this discussion, guest Os Guinness, an esteemed author and social critic, and Krish Kandiah, a theologian and social entrepreneur, delve into the legacy of Charlie Kirk. They explore the vital role of free speech in a polarized society and the necessity of embracing civil discourse. The guests highlight the challenges of echo chambers and media biases, advocating for the preservation of public debate. With practical advice on how to engage in disagreement amicably, they underscore the importance of love, truth, and building bridges in today's divisive climate.
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Kirk's Courageous Public Witness
- Os Guinness admired Charlie Kirk's courage and civil approach to debate.
- Guinness recalls learning to answer honest questions from Francis Schaeffer and saw that model in Kirk.
Words Create Or Destroy Civil Society
- When words break down, societies drift toward violence and disorder.
- Guinness warns that loss of civil persuasion threatens republics and can precede assassination and chaos.
Argument For Truth Vs. Argument For Power
- Modern debate often aims at power, not truth, reversing Christian moral foundations.
- Guinness cites Nietzsche and Jewish teachings to contrast arguing for truth versus arguing for power.
