There’s a framework that helps explain how culture is shaped — the 7 Mountains of Influence. These are the seven key spheres that steer the direction of society: Family, Government, Religion, Education, Media, Arts & Entertainment, and Business.
Whoever leads these mountains will shape the future of a nation:
• Family – The foundation of values, morality, and identity.
• Government – Sets the laws and policies that determine justice and freedom.
• Religion – Shapes spiritual life, ethics, and purpose.
• Education – Trains the next generation’s thinking and worldview.
• Media – Frames the conversation and influences public opinion.
• Arts & Entertainment – Shapes what a culture celebrates.
• Business – Drives economic well-being and empowers the other mountains.
Passages like Isaiah 2:2 and Micah 4:1 describe the “mountain of the Lord’s house” being exalted above all others. Revelation 17:9 mentions “seven mountains,” which many see as symbolic of the systems that govern the world. Together, these verses call believers to bring Kingdom influence into every sphere of life — not just inside the four walls of the church.
Charlie Kirk Through This Lens
Seen through this framework, Charlie Kirk’s influence is easier to understand. He touched multiple mountains at once:
• Family: Spoke often about strengthening marriage, family, and biblical values.
• Government: Mobilized young people to vote their values and understand civics.
• Religion: Publicly professed his faith and partnered with Christian leaders.
• Education: Advocated for free speech on campus and challenged ideological bias.
• Media: Built alternative platforms — radio, podcasts, social media — to reach millions.
• Business & Arts: Promoted entrepreneurship and supported aligned cultural voices.
His work stretched far beyond politics, which is why it sparked both passionate support and strong criticism.
Why This Loss Drew So Much Attention
Many have asked why other recent murders haven’t drawn the same level of attention. The difference may be that those individuals didn’t transcend as many mountains as Charlie did. His reach was multi-dimensional — family, government, religion, education, and media — so his presence (and his absence) is felt across society.
Within each mountain are people from every walk of life. Some had never heard of Charlie Kirk until his death — and now they filter what they learn through the lens of their own mountain and the peers they trust. This is where responses split: some are drawn to his life’s work (attractors), others reject it (detractors). This pattern is everywhere, and it shows just how much influence he carried.
Responding Well
The problem is that the senseless loss of life has become secondary. Across the news media, the headlines now focus on the clashes between detractors and attractors — and sadly, that’s the world we live in.
What we can do is choose to understand this reality and not let emotions rule our response. Each of us comes from a societal mountain and culture we identify with, and if we don’t guard our hearts, it’s easy to get distracted and drawn into the drama playing out on the world stage.
The future will acknowledge the life of Charlie Kirk — only God knows what that will look like. He’s the high mountain over the seven mountains and makes the final decisions. But at this moment in time, we should pray for Charlie’s family, friends, and associates — and respond to his death in a Christlike manner. And if you are not a Christian, you can still choose to take the moral high ground and honor the life he lived and the values he represented.
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