Thank you, President Harrison. Charlie Kirk was not hesitant to witness for Christ! It was a very major part of all that he did as he visited High school and College campuses across the nation, speaking to our young people. I am, and others are as well, concerned that as we proclaim Christ to the nation others may find it now convenient to eliminate the message and the messenger. Although news reports may indicate otherwise, this murder of Charlie Kirk was one of Christian hatred. Charlie Kirk identified to our children the evils of abortion, homosexuality, satanism, greed, pride and so many other evils that exist and are allowed to exist and be promoted in our society. He also strongly encouraged students to move towards Christ and the Church. The Church, a place to find truth and love in our scriptures and the promises of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

This is an opportunity for all of GOD's people to once again be free from the fear of death and persecution and stand up, speak up for Jesus Christ! The LCMS needs to consider a more active role in the world we live in. They must speak out and support those who are confronting societal evil. We should take a page from Martin Luther and be more active in bringing Christ to the nation through our social and political messaging to the people, pointing out the absolute wrongs, evil that is going on. As I have said to my children at home and children in Church, "hide it under a bush, no, no, no". Let the light of Christ in us shine brightly in this dark world so that people may be lead back to Christ our Lord and Savior! Activism is not a bad word!

GOD Bless you