The title of my video today is, Are people really this evil? In this post I’m sharing, as faithfully as I can, what I said in my video about the reactions I’ve been seeing since Charlie Kirk was shot. Many people—especially in Christian circles, but also plenty in general—are deeply saddened. Yet I’ve also come across posts from people who seem pleased, even celebrating. We don’t all have to like everyone, and we won’t all be equally close to every person, but rejoicing when someone is killed is wrong. God made us all different, and we must not let our differences harden our hearts.
What I Saw Online
I came across a post that Elon Musk had reshared. The claim was that an individual stood up and cheered when Charlie was murdered in cold blood. It’s hard to believe anyone would celebrate a shooting.
On David Vance’s profile, I saw the line of questioning put to the Oxford Union: “Do you agree with this pro-murder sentiment?” The claim was that an incoming Oxford Union president celebrated Charlie’s death; the Union had hosted Charlie earlier in the year. My understanding—based on the posts I saw—was that a young incoming president named George [surname not specified in the post I saw] was said to have celebrated the murder. That sort of comment, made publicly on social media, is beyond belief to me.
I also saw the phrase “Charlie Kirk was not murdered. He was martyred.” I agree with the sentiment that he was a strong man of God. Some people compared the moment to Stephen the Apostle’s death—Stephen was killed for his testimony (see Acts 7). I believe Charlie knew risks existed, but stood for his convictions anyway. One quote that stood out to me said: “I want to be remembered for courage for my faith — Charlie Kirk.”
Another thread I saw said Hello Northumbria University, – you need to deal with this! Grace Handley, PhD researcher at Northumbria university, UK, has encouraged further murders after celebrating the assignation of Charlie Kirk. Seeing that sort of thing said in academic settings is, frankly, unbelievable.
Hello @OxfordUnion – do you agree with the pro murder sentiment?👇🏻 https://t.co/iiYq7XO7l9
— David Vance (@DVATW) September 11, 2025
Media Narratives And Clips
I stumbled across a Guardian piece via a Facebook comment. My view has often been that the Guardian puts a particular angle on things. The headline referenced Charlie “in his own words” and highlighted a clip involving race (the clip used racially charged language, which I’m not repeating here). The point I made in my video was this: he stated it as “a fact,” and I took him to be speaking hard truths as he saw them—whereas the Guardian framed it to stir controversy. I also saw discussion about David Lammy in the Mail—headlines suggesting the PM had encouraged hatred after fuelling hostile comments toward the right. Put simply: there are a lot of narratives flying around.
What The Bible Calls Us To Do (NKJV)
Whatever the noise online, the Bible is plain about how Christians should respond—especially when emotions run high:
- John 13:34–35 — “A new commandment I give you, that you love one another; as I have loved you… By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
- Matthew 5:43–45 — “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you…”
- Romans 12:14 — “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.”
- Romans 12:15 — “Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.”
How I Choose To Respond
Even in church life, I know believers who don’t share my political views. I don’t wish them harm; I’d rather avoid unhelpful political back-and-forth and choose love instead. We can stand for truth without dehumanising people. We can call evil “evil” without mirroring it.
A Short Prayer
Lord Jesus, comfort Charlie’s family. Heal our land. Guard our hearts from hatred. Help us to love as You have loved us—blessing and not cursing; overcoming evil with good. Amen.
If You Want Real Hope
This world isn’t the end. Jesus offers forgiveness and eternal life to all who believe. If you want to begin a new life with Christ, call on Him sincerely, repent of your sin, and ask Him to be Lord of your life. Here is a simple prayer I shared in the video:
“Dear Lord Jesus, I acknowledge You as Lord and Saviour of my life. I repent of all my sins and I ask You today to take over complete control of every aspect of my life. Amen.”
If you prayed sincerely, tell someone and get connected to a Bible-believing church. You’re welcome to comment below so I can encourage you.