I want to start by saying—I really respect you Mark. You have been a voice of wisdom in my life and for that I thank you. I also will say that I do not condone his death, and I do not celebrate it. I’m a Christian. I love God, and I loved him because as a believer, I’m called to love others as I love myself. But I also speak as an African American woman who belongs to one of the very marginalized groups he often spoke about—and not in a way that brought dignity or understanding. It’s incredibly disheartening when leaders I look up to say they want to raise up “more Charlie Kirks.” I guess this is why we must put our trust in God and not man. Charlie Kirk is a man who said DEI means you have to lower your standards to hire someone. He used an NBA analogy, saying it would be ridiculous to recruit more racial diversity if the talent isn’t there. It’s the audacity for me. No one is asking for handouts. No race wants a job if they’re not qualified. But studies show that even with better qualifications, resumes with ethnic-sounding names are less likely or are flat out not considered. We just want to be considered on the same level as everyone else IF we are qualified. There is a problem. That does exist. So no—I don’t want more Charlie Kirks to be born. Not when he said there’s no such thing as empathy. Not when he said there may need to be bloodshed for change to happen. But do I want more people who believe in free rights and free speech? Absolutely. In those specific aspects, yes. But I wish people would distinguish what they mean when they say they want "more of him"—because sweeping statements like that dismiss every person, of every race, who was deeply hurt by his words and ideology. Just because he had Black friends, doesn’t mean he was for Black people. Just because he started an initiative that included minorities, doesn’t erase the disrespect he often displayed toward minority groups. Let me be clear again: I do not want anyone—right, left, or otherwise—playing God and taking someone’s life. That is not justice. That is not righteousness. But let’s also not pretend that both sides are innocent. The right has people who openly celebrate when someone like me dies too. There are extremists and blind spots on both sides. I didn’t finish watching your video. The first 30 seconds told me all I needed to know. But even with that said—I still respect you. I’m still helped by your advice. I’m just hurt by your position on this. And I guess that’s something I’ll have to take to God. You may never read this .... because it is wayyy to long lol. And... you may not ever understand and honestly I dont expect you too. I just pray one day, you could see his words. through my eyes and have empathy to understand my hurt as it relates to his words but know that I stand with you against senseless violence. His life should not have been taken. God is the only Just Judge.
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Im disappointed I didn’t know this guy was a Christian nationalist 💔 …. Let’s pray for Americ
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This post is disgusting. How can you as a "Christian" be ok with how CK spoke against other people whom God loves, namely black woman and black people? How he died is sad but it does not excuse nor erase his words and behavior against black people especially those who are Christian; his fellow brothers and sisters in Christ; (if he truly was Christian because his Christianity didn't line up with Jesus' teachings). I used to follow this channel but I unsubscribed yesterday, justly so. No one white but a few, touches on the subject of CK's racism when he was alive, just that he was right in his views and ideas and he's now some sort of so called hero (to racist whites of course). How you died does not excuse how you lived. Hold racism accountable rather alive or dead. 1st John 3:15 KJV .. I forgive but this needed to be said and brought to the light. God bless.
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Numerous conservative organizations have used violence to achieve their goals throughout history, primarily in the United States. Most are far-right extremist groups motivated by racism and anti-immigrant and anti-government sentiments. 19th century Ku Klux Klan (First Wave): This white supremacist terrorist group was founded in 1865 by Confederate veterans and used intimidation and violence, including murder, to oppose Reconstruction and suppress newly gained civil and political rights for Black people. White League and Red Shirts: Operating in the mid-1870s, these paramilitary organizations also aimed to intimidate Black voters and violently overthrow Republican governments in the South. Know-Nothing Party: In the 1840s and 1850s, this anti-immigrant political movement incited white Protestant riots against Catholic immigrants, particularly the Irish and Italians. 20th century Ku Klux Klan (Second Wave): This revival began in 1915 and became a widespread, nationwide organization. It targeted African Americans, Jews, and Catholics through terror tactics like cross burnings, lynchings, and intimidation. Black Legion: Active in the Midwest in the 1930s, this offshoot of the Klan wore black robes and targeted Catholics, Jews, communists, immigrants, and Black people. Its members were responsible for numerous murders. Christian Identity movement: Emerging in the mid-20th century, this movement holds the racist and antisemitic belief that people of Northern European descent are God's chosen people, while Jews are Satan's offspring and non-whites are "mud people." It predicts a race war to exterminate non-Aryans. Militia movement: In the 1990s, armed militia groups proliferated, opposing what they saw as government tyranny. Many embraced conspiracy theories and held anti-immigrant and white supremacist views. The Oklahoma City bombing: The 1995 bombing of a federal building, the deadliest domestic terrorist attack in U.S. history, was perpetrated by anti-government extremists. Aryan Brotherhood: This white supremacist prison gang, founded in the 1960s, became more widespread in the 1980s. While functioning as an organized crime syndicate, it promotes a racist ideology and has been involved in violent acts both inside and outside of prisons. 21st century Neo-Nazis: Various neo-Nazi groups, such as the Atomwaffen Division, have committed violence to achieve a white supremacist state. Tree of Life synagogue attack: In 2018, a neo-Nazi gunman killed 11 people at a synagogue in Pittsburgh. Patriot Front: Following the 2017 "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, this white nationalist group advocates for a white ethnostate and is known for its propaganda and intimidation tactics. Oath Keepers: This anti-government militia group, which recruits former military and law enforcement, was involved in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Its leaders were later convicted of seditious conspiracy. Proud Boys: This far-right group is known for political intimidation and street violence and was also heavily involved in the January 6 attack. Boogaloo movement: This loose anti-government movement advocates for a second civil war to overthrow the government. Its members have been involved in violent acts and conspiracies. Charleston church shooting: In 2015, a white supremacist killed nine Black parishioners in a racially motivated attack. El Paso Walmart shooting: In 2019, an anti-immigrant gunman killed 23 people at a Walmart.
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ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger
The Bible teaches us that leftism always leads to hate and violence. In honor of Charlie Kirk, today I want to give you a logical and biblical reason for why leftism always leads to an evil society where innocent people die.
In Christ,
-Mark
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