Fact check: Did Charlie Kirk actually say gay people should be stoned to death?

1. Summary of the results

The claim that Charlie Kirk said gay people should be stoned to death is not supported by the majority of the analyses provided ^{[1] [2] [3]}. While none of the sources directly quote Charlie Kirk saying gay people should be stoned to death ^[1], some sources mention that he cited the Bible verse Leviticus 20:13, which endorses the execution of homosexuals, as 'God's perfect law when it comes to sexual matters' ^{[2] [1]}. One source mentions a scholar, Nicole Hemmer, saying that Charlie Kirk has said it's probably the right call for gay people to be stoned, but this statement is not directly quoted from Charlie Kirk himself ^[4]. The analyses also highlight Charlie Kirk's opposition to same-sex marriage and his belief in traditional values ^{[2] [3]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key piece of missing context is the direct quote from Charlie Kirk himself regarding the issue of stoning gay people, which is not provided in any of the analyses ^[1]. Alternative viewpoints, such as the impact of Charlie Kirk's statements on the LGBT+ community, are also not fully explored in the analyses ^[2]. Additionally, the historical and cultural context of the Bible verse Leviticus 20:13 is not thoroughly examined in the analyses, which could provide a more nuanced understanding of Charlie Kirk's statements ^{[2] [1]}. The role of Charlie Kirk's political legacy and his appeal to young conservatives is also mentioned in some analyses, but could be further explored ^{[1] [3]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading or exaggerated, as none of the sources directly quote Charlie Kirk saying gay people should be stoned to death ^[1]. This framing may benefit critics of Charlie Kirk who seek to highlight his controversial views on the LGBT+ community ^[2]. On the other hand, supporters of Charlie Kirk may argue that his statements are being taken out of context or that he is being unfairly maligned ^{[1] [3]}. The media outlets and scholars cited in the analyses may also have their own biases or agendas, which could influence the presentation of the information ^{[2] [1]}. Ultimately, a more nuanced and balanced understanding of Charlie Kirk's views and their impact on the LGBT+ community is needed to fully assess the original statement ^[4].