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Assassination of political activists Charlie Kirk It prompted Cardinal Timothy Dolan to call it the moment of spiritual awakening for young people. Dolan, Archbishop of New York, compared Kirk to “Modern St. Paul.”
“He’s a missionary, he’s a hero. He’s a guy. He’s a guy I think when he tells the truth and free you, what do I think Jesus means,” Doran said Friday.Fox and friends. ”
He noted that while Kirk’s style was straightforward, he respected opposition.
“The difference is that he always respects the way, pattern, style, not only a kind and kind thing, but also effective. ”
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Charlie Kirk, the founder of the American Turnaround Point, greets supporters at an event in San Diego on May 1. (Michael Ho Wai Lee/Getty Images)
Dolan says He only began to learn about Kirk’s work on faith after his death on September 10. He left behind his wife and two children.
The Cardinal believes that tragedy can inspire A new interest in faith Among young people, the trend he said is already growing.
“What they see is almost this revival of value, truth and belief, almost re-escalating the role of faith to the public square, which our founders intend to make a reality from the very beginning. ”
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“They are almost saying that this overwhelming appreciation of Charlie and the great unity we perceive are the answers to prayer.”
An attendee wearing an American flag joined the Seattle candlelight vigil to attend the American Turnover founder Charlie Kirk, who was killed earlier in the day at Utah Valley University on September 10. (David Ryder/Getty Images)
Kirk’s work is often focused on strengthening what he believes is a traditional American family, a mission derived from his Christian faith. Dolan believes that many young people drifting from God now recognize the gap in their lives and Kirk helps them identify it.
“As St. Augustine said, ‘No, this is not something missing. It’s someone missing.’ I think that’s what Charlie said.
Charlie Kirk debates with Cambridge Union students in Cambridge City, England on May 19. (Image of Notting Katic/Getty of Cambridge Federation)
Cardinal Condemn Kirk’s killing Just as “evil” and says that the public must not shy away from doing so. He stressed that personal attacks can weaken the debate.
“The problem, not the individual. Principles, not just politics,” he said.
“The weakest argument is Ad Hominem. When you start attacking the person… and then you know you’re missing… the compelling nature of the rational argument has disappeared, so you start attacking the person. Charlie obviously knows that.”
The U.S. turns It will hold a public memorial this Sunday at the Arizona Cardinals’ stadium, which can accommodate more than 70,000 people.
