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The founder of the assassination at the turning point in the United States Charlie Kirk During their sermons last Sunday, some churches throughout the United States were experiencing a split reaction.
Ryan Visconti, the principal pastor of a generation church in Mesa, Arizona, told Fox News in an interview that many find themselves “modding this in an unusual way,” but noted that people may be familiar with Kirk than they are aware of because of his wide range.
“As Christians, Charles is a brother in Christ, so I think there is a spiritual connection in which a fellow Christian in Christ was murdered cruelly and graphically,” Visconti said. “And how graphic his death was, it was traumatic. So, in fact, all of us who see these horrible videos are witnesses of the murder. It does cause pain in the depths, which shocks your soul.”
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Candles and singing are held at the John Kennedy Memorial and Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Arts, Sunday, September 14, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
Visconti added: “What I encourage people to do is that you need to know the hope and comfort that Jesus brings. This is where Charlie finds hope, and this is where he gains strength from it. This is the people he wants others who are hurt in such an era.”
The pastor said he knew Kirk himself, who had previously held a rally at his church at the then-presidential candidate JD Vance.
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Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point in the United States, spoke at the Turning Point Action conference in West Palm Beach, Florida on July 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, file)
Visconti touches on the impact of murder Generation Za large part of Kirk’s efforts were speaking on campus, including when he was killed.
“I believe, especially the younger generation who listened to Charlie, at least about his ability to participate in conversations, those who think he is willing to die for his beliefs, and I think that makes people interested, which makes them wonder what makes him believe it is true? What makes him so passionate?” he said.
“And I think people will look at Charlie’s belief in the new light and may explore that on their own, so I think he will continue to have lasting impact for many years to come, especially with the younger generation.”
Erika Kirk cries in the coffin of her late husband Charlie. Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk was killed on September 10, 2025 at an event at Utah Valley University. (@mrserikakirk/instagram)
After Kirk was murdered last week at Utah Valley University, his coffin was flew to Phoenix in the Second Air Force, where the mourners set up a memorial outside the U.S. Turnover Headquarters and Hanson Mortuary Church.
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Conservative activists’ life celebrations are scheduled to be held on Sunday at State Farm Stadium Glendale, ArizonaPresident Donald Trump and President Vance will speak with other members of the Trump administration.
