For these reasons, he drew not only political opposition but also the hatred of those who despise Christianity’s witness in the public square — especially on “Woke” College campuses.When Charlie was gunned down while speaking at a university campus, doing what he always did, defending the truth without apology, it was not only his politics that were attacked. To strike him down was, in a very real sense, to strike at the faithful voice of the Church in politics.History has recorded many martyrs who did not die in a cathedral or while preaching from a pulpit, but who nevertheless laid down their lives because their faith compelled them to engage the culture for Christ’s sake. The mantle now passes to us, that we too might speak as he spoke, live as he lived, and, if necessary, die as he died — faithful, unashamed, and unyielding in the face of opposition.Many years ago, I visited India on three occasions to encourage Christians who were enduring significant bouts of persecution.