I’ve had a few specific conversations with family and friends about Charlie Kirk. Not about the actual, sick event that happened on September 10th, but what happened the following Sunday. I’m referring to the title of this post… how many churches did or didn’t mention Charlie Kirk during the Sunday service?
He wasn’t mentioned in the sermon at the church I attend and honestly, I didn’t even notice. I may not be a great example, though, because there are other pretty major family things going on so whether or not the preacher touched on the topic of Charlie Kirk’s passing had never really even crossed my mind at all. But it sounds like other people had opinions all across the country. Should pastors include something about Charlie or not? I think a lot of church-goers would be offended if he wasn’t mentioned, and others are fine if he wasn’t.
I think it’s a weird thing to focus on. Yes, Charlie was a Christian and his untimely passing is so, so terrible. I’d be OK if a pastor illustrated some kind of Biblical truth with Charlie as the subject and I’m OK if they choose not to do that. Charlie Kirk was a Christian and spoke a lot about the love of God, the salvation Jesus brings, and he was also a political figure. Maybe some pastors thought it best to avoid talking about such a hot topic, one that some see as more political than religious, skipping it altogether. Others might have used the pulpit to lift Charlie and all those affected up in prayer. I think either choice is fine but also, one is not better than the other.
What do you think? If you go to church, was there a mention of Charlie and how did that make you feel?
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