I had seen snippets of Kirk on various social media sites. I was not a fan, believe me. However, there are some in my family who idolized him and do not understand why I was not a fan. After his death, however, I have snoozed extremes on both sides on my social media page. The vitriol coming from both sides were giving me a headache (although I tend to agree with one side.). That meant snoozing members Iof my family and some friends. I did not watch the funereal. I knew that Christian Nationalism would be on display full force and that it would turn into a political side show. I am encouraged that voices such as Brian's are beginning to be heard and that people are taking note that there are Christians who are standing against Christian Nationalism
Brian, thank you very much for this, very well done. I must confess ignorance about Kirk. Before he was killed I had not heard any of his speeches, and pronouncements. Really, knew nothing about him. Sadly, the views he presented represent MAGA world - 35-40% of our population, and apparently a significant segment of people who claim to be followers of Jesus. The "faith" perspective of the artists you named (I am ignorant of those folks also, although, I expect some of what gets sung by our Minister of Music most likely comes from them) may sound good from the lyrics of their music. However, tying them to Kirk Speak betrays a great deal of ignorance of what Jesus taught, at least from my perspective. So very, very disturbing!
Spot on, Brian! Thank you for this!
I had seen snippets of Kirk on various social media sites. I was not a fan, believe me. However, there are some in my family who idolized him and do not understand why I was not a fan. After his death, however, I have snoozed extremes on both sides on my social media page. The vitriol coming from both sides were giving me a headache (although I tend to agree with one side.). That meant snoozing members Iof my family and some friends. I did not watch the funereal. I knew that Christian Nationalism would be on display full force and that it would turn into a political side show. I am encouraged that voices such as Brian's are beginning to be heard and that people are taking note that there are Christians who are standing against Christian Nationalism
Brian, thank you very much for this, very well done. I must confess ignorance about Kirk. Before he was killed I had not heard any of his speeches, and pronouncements. Really, knew nothing about him. Sadly, the views he presented represent MAGA world - 35-40% of our population, and apparently a significant segment of people who claim to be followers of Jesus. The "faith" perspective of the artists you named (I am ignorant of those folks also, although, I expect some of what gets sung by our Minister of Music most likely comes from them) may sound good from the lyrics of their music. However, tying them to Kirk Speak betrays a great deal of ignorance of what Jesus taught, at least from my perspective. So very, very disturbing!
Love the framing of quotes and song lyrics.