Aaron Edwards argues here that whilst many Evangelical leaders that lauded Charlie Kirk after his death, they would have seen him as a problem in their own churches and he would have been called in for a talk with the pastor. I write as a church elder who has both written in appreciation of Charlie… Continue reading Would Charlie Kirk get summoned for “the talk” in your church?
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But what is a woman – what is it that you want to identify as?
One striking debate moment in one of Charlie Kirk’s videos was when he asked someone to define what a woman is. The person said, “a woman is someone who identifies as a woman. Kirk rightly pointed out that this wasn’t a definition. You see it still leaves open the question. “But what are they identifying… Continue reading But what is a woman – what is it that you want to identify as?
Is there a relationship between a possible (“Quiet) Revival and a far right revival?
This is in sum the question that someone asked me recently. As it happens, I’ve seen quite a few people arguing that there is a link, although they balk at the term far right. I’ve seen a number of articles and read a number of blog posts suggesting that some Christians do see a link… Continue reading Is there a relationship between a possible (“Quiet) Revival and a far right revival?
The questions we need to sit with following Charlie Kirk’s death
Following the murder of Charlie Kirk, I thought it might be helpful to try and gather together the questions that his death has prompted. I’ve discussed some of these here. I’m not claiming to have answers to everything. I think though it’s a good idea to work through them. I’m sure you will have questions… Continue reading The questions we need to sit with following Charlie Kirk’s death
When Erika Kirk forgave her husband’s killer
Elton John sung “sorry seems to be the hardest word.” However, in my experience, “I forgive you” is often much harder, especially at the point where there has been no “sorry.” So when Erika Kirk said about Charlie Kirk’s murderer: “That man I forgive him.” That was hard. And others have found it still harder… Continue reading When Erika Kirk forgave her husband’s killer
More Charlie Kirk reflections – discipling Gen Z
I’ve persistently argued that we must be careful of the extremes in responding to Charlie Kirk’s death. He was neither monster/demon nor martyr/angel. At the same time I think it is legitimate, unavoidable even to discuss his legacy and to engage both with the positives and the negatives. This becomes even more pertinent if it… Continue reading More Charlie Kirk reflections – discipling Gen Z
What do our words and actions give space to?
One of the accusations levelled against Charlie Kirk was that he was a racist. This was in response to some particular comments Kirk had made. For example he was on the record as suggesting that some black women including Michelle Obama were of sub intellect and had only got where they were through affirmative action… Continue reading What do our words and actions give space to?
Who knew Charlie Kirk?
Pretty much every UK based comment from my generation and above have started along the lines of “I hadn’t heard of Charlie Kirk until this week .” Personally I’d heard a little. I knew about Turning Point and had an awareness of some of the politics. However, I also realised that I had seen a… Continue reading Who knew Charlie Kirk?
Canon fodder in Wilson’s culture war
You can read Doug Wilson’s response to the shooting of Charlie Kirk here. Now, over the past few days, I’ve been thinking here about how we should respond to Kirk’s death. I’ve observed that there have been some (not all) on the left who have been quick to demonise him. They didn’t like what he… Continue reading Canon fodder in Wilson’s culture war
What not to say about Charlie Kirk’s murder
I reflected yesterday on how not to respond to the shocking murder of Charlie Kirk. We should not either try to demonise or whitewash and canonize him. He was neither monster nor angel. I do think it is permissible to talk about his legacy and it is absolutely right to engage with and critique his… Continue reading What not to say about Charlie Kirk’s murder
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