Real America's Voice: Check The News – September 20, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of Check The News (Sept 20, 2025) dives deep into the aftermath of political commentator Charlie Kirk's assassination, the arrest of the alleged killer, and a heated debate on how Christians (and society) should respond to politically motivated violence—specifically violence linked to groups like Antifa and Transtifa. Pastor Dallas leads a passionate, often confrontational monologue, sharply criticizing what he sees as misplaced Christian compassion and hypocrisy, especially regarding calls to "pray for the killer." He emphasizes the need for legal accountability, explores biblical anger, and rails against what he views as double standards in both media and Christian communities.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Killing of Charlie Kirk and Allegations Against Antifa (03:48–13:00)

• Pastor Dallas opens with anger and incredulity at the response to Charlie Kirk's killer. He claims the killer is associated with Antifa, links Antifa to other recent violent acts, and lambasts both lukewarm law enforcement and Christian responses.
• He rails against what he describes as misplaced Christian compassion, arguing that "every member of Antifa and Transtifa should be in leg irons by sundown" and that kindness toward their members is naive and dangerous.
• He presents a historical parallel, contrasting American revolutionary roots with a "meek" Christianity, refusing to support praying for the killer.
• Memorable quote:

  "I'm glad you're like a much more developed in your faith. I think you're full of crap, to be honest with you. And I think it's a stupid response."
  — Pastor Dallas (06:32)

• He argues that to "pray for killers" is not only unhelpful but also unscriptural, referencing biblical passages where punishment—not compassion—is prescribed for evil-doers.

2. Christians, Compassion, and ‘Fake’ Virtue (06:00–15:00)

• Pastor Dallas scathingly addresses Christian commenters:

  "Why don't you go up to Charlie Kirk's widow and his two orphan kids and tell them how we need to be praying for the person? And maybe they are. They seem like the type of nice family that would."
  (10:26)

• He insists that justice and anger are appropriate; quotes scripture about hating evil and calls for actual consequences over empty gestures.
• He draws a distinction: Sinner vs. Wicked, arguing the latter deserve condemnation, not intercession.
• Cites New Testament examples of Paul confronting and cursing wrongdoers.

3. Double Standards and Antifa/Transtifa Violence (18:14–21:45)

• Incident Analyst summarizes significant acts of violence associated with Antifa, like Portland (2020) and the Pursuit Church attack in Seattle.
• Pastor Dallas presses: The Seattle incident, where Antifa militants attacked Christians with urine-filled balloons, physical assault, and threats during an outdoor worship event.
• Asserts if Christians committed similar acts at a gay pride event, the outcry (and consequences) would be immediate and severe.
• Memorable quote:

  "If a Christian group went to Gay Pride...and started throwing things at them and hitting them and calling for them to be killed, you would be brought up on the—You’ve got people in jail right now for burning out their truck tires on a rainbow crosswalk as a hate crime. But then this is cool."
  — Pastor Dallas (20:07)

4. On Anger as a Christian Virtue (21:45–30:03)

• Argues that anger is not just permitted but sometimes required ("Be angry and sin not"), and a lack of anger at evil is a failing.
• Criticizes Christians who "glorify getting slapped in the face" and lack righteous indignation, referencing biblical stories of Paul and Jesus showing anger at evil and hypocrisy.
• Memorable quote:

  "If somebody slaps your wife in the face and you have peace and no anger, you don’t have a Christian virtue. You have no nut sack."
  — Pastor Dallas (22:53)

• Challenges Christians to show the same "compassion" for others in similar positions—e.g., Derek Chauvin during the George Floyd case—arguing hypocrisy in selective outrage and mercy.

5. Details of the Investigation & Arrest (33:16–44:25)

• News Reporter Segment (33:16):
  Detailed rundown of the investigation into Charlie Kirk's murder:
  • Suspect Tyler Robinson identified through family tips and surveillance.
  • Evidence includes clothing matching surveillance images, Discord message logs, and recovery of a bolt-action Mauser rifle.
  • Discord messages allegedly discuss weapon drops and engravings, with casings found at the scene with phrases like "Hey fascist," "bella chow," and "if you read this you are gay lmao."
• Pastor Dallas reaction:
  Skeptical about law enforcement capability; expresses surprise the investigation needed voluntary cooperation to obtain Discord messages.
• Discussion of motives and group affiliations:
  • Investigation points to growing political radicalization, disdain for Kirk, and alleged ties to Antifa or similar rhetoric.
  • Pastor Dallas maintains: group-based violence should lead to group accountability (much like Al Qaeda or other terror organizations).

6. Reflections on Justice—Death Penalty, Compassion & True Christianity (48:19–End)

• Expresses a mixture of relief and satisfaction that the suspect was apprehended alive, hoping it yields further intelligence and accountability.
• Reiterates that “mercy to criminals is cruelty to the innocent,” calling for “federal charges, quick trial, execution” for the killer.
• Prays for Kirk’s widow and orphans, while pointedly noting a lack of compassion for the murderer.
• Quote:

  "If that execution of that shooter is on pay per view, I'm going to order it and make popcorn and grill out and invite friends over."
  — Pastor Dallas (58:15)

• Recalls a personal interaction with Kirk, praises his communication of Christian theology, and laments senseless violence.
• At the end, offers the “sinner’s prayer” and an invitation to connect with the ministry.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• On not praying for the killer:

  "I have not one ounce of compassion in my heart for Charlie Kirk's killer. How's that?"
  — Pastor Dallas (06:54)

• On the criminality of Antifa/Transtifa:

  "They should be rounded up as a domestic terrorist group."
  — Pastor Dallas (08:20)

• On biblical models of anger:

  "I'm not making a doctrine out of it... but don't tell me I'm out of line to say domestic terrorists should be arrested."
  — Pastor Dallas (23:56)

• On hypocrisy in Christian responses to violence:

  "Did you call for people to pray for Derek Chauvin? When that happened, did you call for prayer for him? I want to see that post... you're a hypocrite, that's why."
  — Pastor Dallas (29:21)

• On the impact for Kirk’s family:

  "If somebody breaks in my house to hurt my family, I'm going to pray for them? I'd turn their head into a canoe."
  — Pastor Dallas (10:41)

• On the death penalty:

  "They can't fry that guy. If, if that execution of that shooter is on pay per view, I'm going to order it and make popcorn and grill out and invite friends over."
  — Pastor Dallas (58:15)

Key Timestamps

• 03:48 – Dallas launches into response to Kirk killing, Antifa/Transtifa accusations
• 06:00 – Addressing Christian calls for compassion and praying for the killer
• 18:14–19:38 – Analyst recaps Portland and Seattle Antifa violence
• 21:45 – “If a Christian group did this at Pride...” double standards argument
• 22:53 – On righteous anger in Christianity
• 29:21 – Hypocrisy: comparing empathy for different violent actors
• 33:16 – News segment: investigation details and how suspect was identified
• 43:53 – Reading of messages engraved on shell casings; their possible meaning
• 48:19 – Dallas reflects on suspect’s arrest and the importance of intelligence
• 58:15 – Pastor Dallas: “I’d order the execution on pay per view”
• 60:00+ – Closing: prayer, ministry pitch, and final reflection on Charlie Kirk

Tone & Delivery

• Pastor Dallas is confrontational, blunt, and unapologetically harsh, expressing outrage—sometimes with crude humor—at political violence and what he sees as weak, hypocritical, or “fake” Christian responses.
• Heavy use of sarcasm and biting critique, especially toward perceived double standards on violence and justice.
• Frequent biblical references to support stances on anger, justice, and Christian duty.
• Emotional rawness when discussing the gravity for Kirk’s family and the role of public policy in preventing this kind of violence.

Takeaway

This episode is a firebrand response to an era of political violence and polarization. Pastor Dallas frames the assassination of Charlie Kirk as part of a dangerous pattern linked to radical groups like Antifa and rails against Christian approaches he sees as naive or complicit. The call is for justice over compassion for the “wicked,” anchored in biblical narratives and a robust belief in righteous anger. The episode offers not just reactions but a worldview—one that sees the tragedy as a test of resolve, both strategically and spiritually, for America and for Christians.