I’m a university president. Our profession should finish what Charlie Kirk started

• • Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University.


• • The fatal shot occurred during a public debate event.


• • Tyler James Robinson was charged in connection with the killing.

Context
The assassination of the Turning Point USA founder has turned university campuses into battlegrounds for political violence. This event has forced institutions to choose between maintaining order and protecting controversial speech.

Christian Perspective
The murder of a man for his convictions is a direct violation of the sanctity of life and the biblical command to seek peace. This violence reflects a spiritual decay where truth is met with hatred rather than reasoned debate. It is a manifestation of the lawlessness that occurs when a society abandons its moral foundations.

Implications
This tragedy signals a breakdown in the social contract and the safety of the American public square. It threatens the ability of patriots to speak truth to power without fear of physical retribution. Christian families must prepare for a culture where ideological differences are met with lethal force.

Broader Trends
This event is a violent extension of the Great Replacement agenda intended to silence those defending traditional Western values. It demonstrates the escalating tactics of radical leftists who use violence to subvert the natural order. The attack is part of a broader pattern of targeting leaders who challenge the globalist status quo.

Takeaway
Universities must stop catering to the mob and return to protecting the rights of those who defend the nation. We must prioritize the protection of our leaders and the preservation of our heritage through strength and vigilance. True peace requires the courage to stand for truth against those who would kill to silence it.