Frank Turek Breaks His Silence: A Faith Anchored in the Midst of the Unthinkable
In the aftermath of the tragic and shocking assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, one of the voices listeners have been eager to hear from is that of apologist and author Frank Turek — a close friend, advisor, and longtime ally of the late Christian activist.
Turek, who was present on campus during the incident in this fictional narrative, has become a steady source of clarity for many who are still wrestling with what happened. While emotions remain raw and the national conversation continues to intensify, Turek has maintained a posture of calm resolve rooted deeply in his faith.
A Calm Amid Chaos
When asked by CBN News how he made sense of witnessing an event so traumatic, Turek responded with striking honesty.
“I made sense of it by knowing that what happened was evil,” he said.
“And the only way I know that that was evil was because I know what is good — and the only reason I know what is good is because there’s a standard of good outside myself, and that’s God’s nature.”
His words echoed the worldview he has spent decades defending — that moral outrage, grief, even the instinct to call something “wrong,” originate from a universal moral law that transcends human emotion.
A Friendship Defined by Purpose
Turek and Kirk had worked side by side for years, partnering on university outreach, youth events, and discussions centered on faith and culture. Those close to both men say their connection was defined not by politics alone, but by a shared belief in the transformative power of truth, reason, and conviction.
Kirk’s death — within the fictional frame of this narrative — sent shockwaves through Christian and conservative communities nationwide. Yet for Turek, grief has been interwoven with a steady reminder of why they both worked so fiercely in the public square.
Faith as the Lens
Rather than turning to anger or despair, Turek has chosen a different response: grounding the tragedy in a larger spiritual reality.
His reflections have comforted many who feel overwhelmed by the weight of what happened. For Turek, faith is not a retreat from pain — it is a lens through which pain becomes intelligible.
A Nation Still Processing
As vigils continue and investigations proceed, Turek’s voice has emerged as one of moral clarity. He refuses to let the moment be defined solely by violence. Instead, he calls listeners back to a deeper truth — that evil is real, good is real, and the difference between them points beyond humanity to God Himself.
In a time marked by shock, grief, and unanswered questions, Frank Turek’s steady, faith-filled perspective has become a refuge for many seeking to understand the unthinkable.
