Freedom Is Not Free: The Assassination of Charles Kirk, Global Voices on Liberty, and the Christian Call to Defend It (Danny Bawibikthawng)
Freedom Is Not Free: The Assassination of Charles Kirk, Global Voices on Liberty, and the Christian Call to Defend It (Danny Bawibikthawng) Introduction On September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated in Orem, Utah, during a campus event. [1] His sudden death shocked the nation and was condemned across political lines as an attack not only on one individual but on the freedoms of speech and conscience that sustain democracy. The tragedy reminds us that freedom is fragile. As Christians, we affirm that liberty is ultimately a gift of God, yet it is never free. It requires vigilance, sacrifice, and faithful stewardship. The Scriptures present freedom as God’s deliverance, history warns that liberty is always in danger, and world leaders and theologians testify that freedom must be defended and rightly used. This essay will examine the biblical foundations of liberty, the insights of the American founders, and global perspectives from fig...