10 Charlie Kirk quotes that defined the TPUSA founder's beliefs, one year after his assassination

1. In his final moments, Charlie Kirk expressed unwavering faith, stating, "God is working it for His good, His perfect and pleasing will..." He surrendered to divine will.

2. Kirk was known for his staunch support of the Second Amendment. During a Turning Point USA event, he defended the price of gun ownership, saying some gun deaths were worth preserving constitutional freedoms.

3. Addressing the culture war on college campuses, Kirk cautioned against seeking only "FEELING good." He believed doing good brings purpose and happiness.

4. Kirk vehemently opposed the concept of empathy in politics. He denounced it as a "made-up, new-age term that does a lot of damage."

5. Kirk's TPUSA often engaged in debates with students and critics. He warned that when people stop connecting with those they disagree with, it becomes easier to commit violence.

6. Kirk sparked controversy over affirmative action. He claimed several prominent Black women were beneficiaries of diversity policies rather than merit, suggesting Black women lack the brain processing power to be taken seriously.

7. Kirk's Christian faith was central to his life. He believed the Gospel was his primary source of guidance, stating he had "enough faith to be an atheist."

8. Regarding abortion, Kirk considered it "homicide." He would not permit abortion, even in his daughter's case of pregnancy after rape, insisting the baby would be delivered.

9. Kirk emphasized the importance of free speech for truth. He argued without it, democracy collapses as opposing voices are silenced.

10. Kirk's stance on transgender rights was controversial. He likened calling oneself trans to wearing "woman face," likening it to blackface.