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What We Misunderstand Most About Forgiveness

What We Misunderstand Most About Forgiveness

Thursday, September 25, 2025
Forgiveness has dominated headlines this past week. At her husband Charlie’s memorial service, Erika Kirk stunned mourners and millions watching online when she publicly forgave his alleged killer. Her words were drawn directly from Scripture. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do,” she said, quoting Jesus. Then she added, “I forgive him…