Murder Made Me Look Back At Jesus' Most Radical Teaching

Christians celebrating Charlie Kirk's death revealed something dark

I've been seeing Christians I know celebrate Charlie Kirk's murder. It forced me to look back at Jesus' most radical teaching just so I don't feel crazy for being disgusted.

People who claim to follow Christ are literally rejoicing over a man's violent death. Mocking him. Celebrating like their enemy finally got what he deserved.

Most of us aren't actually following Jesus. We're following a political tribe dressed in Christian language.

Because Jesus gave us the most radical command: love your enemies.

"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." — Matthew 5:43-44

Every instinct tells us to celebrate when enemies fall. But Christ demands the opposite.

He modeled it. While being tortured to death, Jesus said: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." — Luke 23:34

Here's what I realized: if your Christianity doesn't transform how you respond to enemies, you're not actually Christian. You're a Churchian.

Real Christianity costs you the satisfaction of revenge. When Christians celebrate violence against opponents, they reveal their allegiance is to their tribe, not to Christ.

Forgiveness isn't optional. Jesus said: "If you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." — Matthew 6:15

God isn't looking for neo-Pharisees who say the right things. He's looking for heart transformation. There's no greater evidence than loving your enemies.

I didn't agree with Charlie Kirk on some really meaningful things to me. The solution as a Christian is to pray for his better discernment of his policy positions, or how he engages with people, not to wish violence upon him.

Can you pray for those who persecute you? If not, you haven't experienced the full transformation Christ offers.

Love your enemies isn't advanced Christianity—it's basic discipleship.

Let's do better.

"But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven." — Matthew 5:44-45