what did charlie kirk believe

Charlie Kirk believed strongly in Christian nationalism, rejecting the traditional notion of a separation of church and state, which he called a "fabrication" not mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. He believed that America was originally a Christian nation and that restoring Christian morality was essential to the country's survival. Kirk promoted a philosophy called the Seven Mountain Mandate, which advocates for conservative Christians to take control of seven key areas of society: government, media, education, business, family, religion, and entertainment. He viewed conservative political activism as central to Christian faith and urged Christians to engage politically to uphold these values. In addition, Kirk held culturally conservative views including opposition to abortion and LGBTQ rights, advocating for traditional gender roles and staunch gun rights as a defense of freedoms. He believed in the superiority of Western civilization, rooted in Biblical values, and emphasized the importance of free markets and limited government intervention earlier in his activism, though his views evolved over time to incorporate religious nationalism. Kirk was also known for encouraging respectful dialogue despite deep disagreements, emphasizing logical consistency and love for country while opposing violence as a means of resolving political conflict.