The article discusses the merging of spiritual and secular fascist forces in America, particularly following the murder of Charlie Kirk. This event has catalyzed a united front for fascism, turning Kirk into a mythologized figure akin to martyr saints, with various MAGA pastors and leaders drawing comparisons to figures like St. Stephen. Kirk is portrayed as a martyr in a spiritual war, with appeals for followers to rise up in his honor.
The article also draws parallels between Kirk’s glorification and that of Horst Wessel, a Nazi martyr, highlighting their roles in promoting fascist ideologies. Wessel’s myth was used to galvanize support for the Nazi Party, much like Kirk’s myth is being utilized to rally contemporary factions against perceived threats to democracy, particularly from the Left.
The author critiques this dynamic, suggesting that while the rise of fascism in America is alarming, there is potential for progressive forces to challenge it. The commentary reflects on the broader shifts in global power dynamics and the notion that the aggression toward democracy represents a dying empire’s desperate measures to cling to supremacy.
