The shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has triggered a range of reactions, from mournful sympathy to religious conspiracy theories.

Kirk spoke of what he called a “spiritual battle” being waged in the United States between Christians and Democrats.

Experts on faith and far-right extremism say they are troubled by the religious glorification of Kirk in an era of increased political violence.

A few hours after Charlie Kirk was killed, Sean Feucht, an influential right-wing Christian worship leader, filmed a selfie video from his home in California, his eyes brimming with tears.

The shooting of one of the nation’s most prominent conservative activists, Feucht declared, was no less than “a line in the sand” in a country descending into a spiritual darkness.

“The enemy th

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