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To Commend Confession That Charles James Kirk Died a Christian Martyr

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To Commend Confession That Charles James Kirk 
Died a Christian Martyr 
Preamble 
Charles (Charlie) James Kirk was publicly murdered on Sept . 10, 
2025, moments after giving a defense for the historical resurrection 
of Jesus Christ and confessing the divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ. 
Charlie Kirk, one of the most outspoken Christians of his 
generation, encouraged young people to go to a Bible -believing 
church and frequently gave a defense for the reason for the hope 
that was in him with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15b) . Many 
young people were led to go to church and confess their C hristian 
faith on account of Charlie Kirk’s confession. 
WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk frequently and vocally confessed his 
Christian faith around the country, through public events, podcasts, 
and interviews; and 
WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk went to college campuses where so 
many young people abandon the Christian faith and encouraged 
them to go to a Bible-believing church; and

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