Posted on 12/10/2025 10:54:37 AM PST by DFG
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom credited the late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk Wednesday with helping him to have a deeper understanding of Christianity.
Newsom said on “The Ezra Klein Show” that Kirk helped him realize that Christianity creates a “sense of belonging” and “community” to millions of Americans that need meaning in their lives. He said that these aspects of Christianity are desperately needed in the U.S. today.
“That was also telling, you know, I lazily said, you know, ‘Jesus,’ and [Kirk] got offended. And then I said it again, and I realized, ‘boy, you really are offended. Forgive me.’ And I didn’t understand how deeply held his faith was and how much of an organizing principle it is for him as well. These rallies and everything, that’s interesting. Just that merger in terms of creating community, sense of belonging, meaning, identity, that’s hard to break.”
“It gives people meaning and purpose. It’s powerful … That’s powerful. Faith, community, belonging. These are, we’re desperate for that. And those are universal,” Newsom added.
Newsom interviewed Kirk on his podcast, “This Is Gavin Newsom,” in March where they discussed and debated a wide variety of issues, including the 2024 election and laws preventing schools from notifying parents about their child’s identity.
The California governor said that he is more spiritual than religious and goes to church on Christmas. Kirk was deeply devoted to his Christian faith and even turned off his phone from Friday through Saturday night to honor what he called the “Jewish Sabbath.”
Kirk’s final book, “Stop, in the Name of God,” was posthumously released on Tuesday and has been promoted by his widow, Erika. In the book, Kirk guides readers on how to “unplug, recharge and reconnect with God, family, and yourself in a way that nurtures your soul.”
In June, Kirk said on “The Iced Coffee Hour” that he wanted to be remembered for “courage for [his] faith,” noting that faith was the most important thing in his life.
I’m afraid though that enough will fall for it.
Flowery words. A tiger cannot change his stripes, though.
He’s full of crap. If he is President he will persecute Christians relentlessly.
Politicians throughout recorded history have sought to hijack the legacies of others. Its what they do.
Newsome is sociopath and manipulating scumbag. This is just a play by a depraved liar.
Democrats go against everything Jesus stood for.
Trying to attach himself to Charlie Kirk...I’m more than skeptical.
Maybe he should just do his damn job.
He’s nowhere capable enough to be that.
Too transparently fake. Doesn’t fool anyone paying attention.
California Plastic Man is as fake as they come.
The greaseball would burst into flames if he touched a bible.
Thought it was from the BB at first look.
Charlie Kirk was the guy who would talk to anybudy and explain a lot to them. He’s an American Martyr and his loss was big.
What a lying sack of $hit. He understands nothing of Christianity.
,,, you've nailed it.
If that's what Gavin came away with, shame on him - he wasn't paying attention.
Christianity is about being saved from our sins by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Community will not save you - only Jesus can.
Yup.... With Newsome, It's all about 2028.
Thanks to Charlie, Newsom better understands what he totally rejects.
Just in time. Who would’ve thought?
Next he will be walking around with Bill Clinton’s unopened bible.
Insane watching the secular humanist trying to wrap himself up in CK’s glow.
You needed Charlie Kirk to understand religion gives people purpose and meaning?
YOU ARE A ^%#$@!&^ING MORON if it took listening to Kirk to realize that’s a huge part of all religion, and always has been...
Of course he then proceed to say the world needs to “cherry pick” what he likes about that, rather than ever consider that it as a WHOLE is worthy.
The Left is just evil and stupid.
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