Erica Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, a co-founder of Turning Point USA, recently shared that she feels no anger towards God despite the tragic death of her husband. In an interview with Megyn Kelly, Kirk expressed that harboring anger would prevent her from fulfilling her purpose. She quoted Charlie, saying, “Every day, just like Charlie, when he got on stage, he said: ‘Here I am, Lord, use me.’ If I had anger in my heart, God wouldn’t be able to use me.”
Kelly, on the other hand, revealed that she has struggled with feelings of anger towards God, which she previously discussed during a conversation with Christian apologist Frank Turek. “How do you make sense of that?” she asked. “Generally, when you think about it, do you feel any anger?”
In response, Kirk pointed out that her adversaries would prefer her to feel resentment. “They would want that. It would distract me from the mission Charlie entrusted to me: raising our child, maintaining Turning Point, and supporting our team,” she noted.
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson at Utah Valley University on September 10 while speaking for the American Comeback Tour. Subsequently, Erica was named CEO and Chairman of the Board of Turning Point USA unanimously. She also gained attention for stating that she has forgiven her husband’s killer. “Charlie wanted to save young people, even the one who took his life. Our Savior said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they’re doing.’ I forgive him,” she expressed during her husband’s memorial.
Kelly remarked on the power of Erica’s forgiveness, saying, “This is the strongest action I’ve ever witnessed.” She initially thought she couldn’t do it herself but was reminded that forgiveness is about action rather than feelings. “I felt it was okay not to have love for that person in my heart,” Kelly admitted. She inquired about what Erica might say to the alleged murderer’s parents, contemplating feelings like anger or sympathy.
“That’s a good question,” Kirk acknowledged. “It’s neither pity nor anger.” She reflected on how any sentiments she might have would be insignificant compared to God’s justice. “I’m just glad it wasn’t someone else,” she added.
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