Charlie Kirk speaks to us from heaven. "I am Charlie. My faith cost me my life, but now I stand forever in glory with those who also stood firm." He is eager to introduce his "brothers." The camera pans across Christ's apostles and the martyr Stephen, each in turn explaining the reason for their death. Paul recounts being beheaded, Stephen stoned, Andrew and Peter crucified – all for their "faith in Jesus."

This striking video is just one example among the many photos and videos produced by American evangelical circles using artificial intelligence. Content depicting Kirk alongside Jesus, the apostles or even God himself has blossomed across social media, helping recast the far-right influencer, who was assassinated on September 10 at the age of 31, as a martyr.

You have 89.75% of this article left to read. The rest is for subscribers only.