While mourning, Christian nationalists are calling Charlie Kirk a ‘martyr’ and want vengeance

The shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has triggered a range of reactions, from mournful sympathy to religious conspiracy theories. Kirk spoke of what he called a “spiritual battle” being waged in the United States between Christians and Democrats. Experts on faith and far-right extremism say they are troubled by the religious glorification of Kirk in an era of increased political violence.