Forum & Pulpit is where Austin W. Duncan takes notable events and public conversations and holds them up to Scripture. Each post names what happened, asks how we as believers in Christ should think and live in light of it, and ends with a simple prayer. The goal isn’t partisanship or hot takes—just clear biblical reflection, pastoral guidance, and practical steps so we can love our neighbors and follow Jesus in the public square.
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Charlie Kirk Assassination: Responding to Tragedy with Biblical Wisdom
When tragedy strikes our political landscape, how should Christians respond? In the wake of Charlie Kirk's tragic death, Austin W. Duncan offers seven biblical principles for navigating crisis with wisdom instead of outrage. From the truth that "violence is the argument of those who have run out of words" to the reminder that "grief shared is grief halved, but anger shared is anger doubled," this post challenges believers to choose Christ-like character when the world loses its mind. A thoughtful guide for responding to political violence with prayer, truth-seeking, and practical love—because how we handle tragedy reveals our true theology.
