A History of Violence: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk and the Left’s Long Pattern - Fides et Ratio | Reflections on life from a theological and rational perspective

Skip to content This American Thinker piece (Sept 11, 2025) by J.R. Dunn reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk. It argues that the incident is the latest example in a long historical pattern of leftist reliance on violence, terror, and aggression — from Marx and the anarchists through 20th-century communist regimes to modern political rhetoric and actions This September 11, 2025 reflection remains a sobering read. Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the author examines how violence and intimidation have been recurring features of leftist movements throughout history, from the 19th century anarchists to modern times. J.R. Dunn writes that the murder of Charlie Kirk is not an isolated event but part of a consistent historical pattern of leftist reliance on terror and aggression when facing opposition. Read the full article here