“Religious Nationalism on Display” – Don Lemon Trashes Christian Messaging at Charlie Kirk Memorial (VIDEO)
Former CNN hack Don Lemon lashed out over the Christian messaging and worship songs at Charlie Kirk’s memorial and said speakers only quoted Biblical scripture because they were “demanding submission.”
A beautiful memorial service was held for TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk at the State Farm Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday.
Tens of thousands of supporters attended Charlie Kirk’s service.
Dr. Frank Turek, a Christian author who was with Charlie Kirk in the SUV as they raced to the hospital, spoke about eternity and said Charlie died instantly and was already with Jesus.
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I had the honor and privilege to speak at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service. Please continue praying for Erika, her children, and the entire team at TPUSA.#CharlieKirkMemorial pic.twitter.com/sFRBoKO0wt
— Frank Turek (@DrFrankTurek) September 21, 2025
Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, delivered a moving speech focused on forgiveness.
In the most powerful and memorable moment of the evening, Mrs. Kirk forgave the assassin who took her husband’s life.
“My husband Charlie he wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life,” Erika Kirk said. “On the Cross, our Savior said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they not know what they do.’ That man. That young man. I forgive him.”
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If you watch one thing today, let it be this — the truly remarkable display of grace and compassion from Mrs. Erika Kirk as she forgives her husband’s assassin because that’s what Christ would do.
We love you, Erika. pic.twitter.com/EsSUgeJx1F
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) September 21, 2025
On Monday morning, Don Lemon trashed the Christian messaging at Charlie Kirk’s memorial and claimed the service was merely a political rally.
Don Lemon also said, “Donald Trump stood on the stage like a man at the center of prophecy. He called Charlie Kirk a martyr…. as if the passing of the man had lit some sort of sacred fire.”
“What we saw in that arena was not simply faith finding public expression, it was religious nationalism on full display,” Don Lemon said.
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NEW: Don Lemon fumes over the Christian messaging at Charlie Kirk’s memorial, says speakers quoted scripture because they were “demanding submission”
“What we saw in that arena was not simply faith finding public expression, it was religious nationalism on full display”
They’re… pic.twitter.com/DbIPMb6p9Z
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 22, 2025
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