In an interview, Analyst Jay Dyer warns that the surge in non-denominational faith following Charlie Kirk’s death may mirror Cold War-era intelligence operations.
A recent “Redacted” YouTube interview between Natali Morris and analyst Jay Dyer explores the uncomfortable intersection of intelligence agencies and American Christianity. Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk in September 2025, a massive “revival” atmosphere emerged at his memorial service. Dyer argues this mirrors historical patterns where the CIA and military-industrial complex co-opted religious movements—such as the “Jesus People” of the 1970s—to serve geopolitical ends. He cites the promotion of the Scofield Reference Bible and “dispensationalism” as tools used to align American evangelicals with specific foreign policy goals, particularly Zionism. The discussion suggests that modern non-denominational waves may be similarly engineered to direct public support toward state power rather than spiritual truth. Dyer advises skeptics to study the history of these operations to avoid manipulation.
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