Black Conservatives Celebrate Revival of Faith and Patriotism Among Young Americans After Charlie Kirk’s Death

25 Sep 2025Black Conservatives Celebrate Revival of Faith and Patriotism Among Young Americans After Charlie Kirk's Death

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has truly been a "Turning Point" in American history. Charlie not only represented the faith upon which our nation was founded, but he also carried the spirit of our Founders to forge ahead in the face of adversity and to have brave and intelligent conversations with those with whom he disagreed.

It has been reported that Christian churches and our nation's high schools and universities are experiencing an amazing resurgence of faith and patriotism as young people grapple with Charlie's legacy and death. Those in Gen Z are being flooded with social media videos of Charlie's exchanges that are causing them to rethink what they believe, and to be inspired to stand up for truth and justice.

Project 21 Ambassadors are responding to this phenomenon.

Melanie Collette, Project 21 Ambassador:

As we continue to mourn the loss of Charlie Kirk, it is uplifting to see that his leadership has sparked a true turning point for young Americans.

As a former high school teacher and adjunct professor, I worried I would never witness curiosity turn into courage, with students leaning toward civil debate rather than cancellation, and seeking truth instead of groupthink. My hope is that this trend continues and that this generation develops into leaders who are rooted in faith, freedom and civic duty.

May the generations of conservatives before them stay committed to guiding, mentoring and uplifting them every step of the way.

Priscilla Rahn, Project 21 Ambassador:

As a career educator, I am encouraged to see young Americans awakening to faith, patriotism and the pursuit of truth in the wake of Charlie Kirk's tragic assassination. Moments like these remind us that even through loss, powerful seeds of conviction can be planted in the hearts of our youth. Gen Z's renewed courage to ask hard questions and stand firm in their values gives me hope that the next generation will carry forward a legacy of strength, resilience and moral clarity.

In fact, we are witnessing a shift in the Overton window-conversations about faith, freedom, morals and patriotism that were once pushed to the margins are now moving back to the center, giving future generations the courage to build a society grounded in the values Charlie so passionately championed.

Jackee Andrews, Project 21 Ambassador:

On July 28, 2025, Charlie Kirk posted on X: "Gen Z and Gen Alpha are coming to Christ in massive numbers. They don't want fluff. They don't want a watered down Gospel. They want the tough, honest Truth. They want the unfiltered Gospel of Christ crucified and the power of the resurrection."

Then on September 3, 2025, a week before he was assassinated, he sent out another tweet: "Churches are growing. Young people are flocking to faith in God. You do not want to live in a non-Christian country. Even the most hardened atheists or agnostics are blessed by the church's influence."

Charlie had his finger on the pulse of America's youth - and he was right. The revival fires he saw have burst into glorious flames after his martyrdom, and the discipleship work is now in full force. Followers of Christ need to step up and disciple these new believers into maturity. The result will be a mutual strengthening-new believers growing in faith while older saints are renewed-and the Great Commission being carried out with fresh vigor in this generation and into the next.

Terris E. Todd, Project 21's Director of Coalitions and Outreach:

The outbreak of revivals and baptisms on college campuses and high schools are just a glimpse of what God is planning with our younger generations. They are choosing faith over fear, and patriotism as their launching pad into the future of making our nation the greatest ever known to mankind. Let's go, Gen Z!

The unfortunate circumstances as to how we came to this place in our nation's history are a reminder to believers all across the world that God is still on the throne and He's just getting started.