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Erika Kirk, widow of the assassinated Charlie Kirk, publicly forgave her husband's killer, citing Christian values of love.

President Donald Trump contradicted her message, stating he hates his opponents and does not wish them well.

The author contrasts Trump's statements with Christian teachings on loving enemies and caring for the poor.

Last Sunday, at a packed stadium, Erika Kirk and Donald Trump gave opposite messages .

She declared forgiveness for the assassin who murdered her husband, Charlie Kirk. “I forgive him,” she told the crowd to sustained applause. “I forgive him because it was what Christ did. ... The answer to hate is not hate.” She added: “The answer we know from the Gospel is love and always love. Love for our enemies …”

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