Rev. William Barber condemned the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, calling for an end to political violence on all sides. Barber, a prominent social justice activist, criticized the right-wing narrative blaming only the left for violence, citing instances such as the Minnesota lawmaker's murder and Trump's past statements. He also challenged the religious nationalism he sees in some right-wing circles, arguing it uses faith to justify injustice. Barber's comments came during a commemoration of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, highlighting the long history of political violence in the US.

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