AfriForum Youth mourns the murder of Charlie Kirk, lays wreath at American Embassy
AfriForum Youth mourns the death of Charlie Kirk, a critical voice in the promotion of conservative political thought, especially among Western youth, who was murdered in an assassination attack on a university campus in Utah in the US yesterday afternoon. The youth organisation laid a wreath today at the American Embassy in Pretoria as a sign of deep sympathy for the Kirk family and his loved ones.
In AfriForum Youth’s tribute to Kirk, the organisation honoured the skill and tact that he displayed in public discussions and considers the late activist an inspiration.
“Kirk is remembered for his unwavering faith and steadfast character, which he often demonstrated under pressure during interviews and debates. His love for his family and young people everywhere also serves as an example for us. Our prayer is that his loved ones may find comfort in the Lord, as promised to us in 2 Corinthians 1:3: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort who comforts us in all our tribulation,” reads the rest of AfriForum Youth’s tribute.
According to Louis Boshoff, AfriForum Youth Spokesperson, Kirk’s murder is a wake-up call that points to a global intolerance towards conservative thinking. “Locally, institutions and individuals who challenge leftist beliefs are also subject to fierce criticism and are repeatedly criticised, on an unfounded basis, for racism or a yearning for a return to apartheid. However, Kirk has proven through his debates, especially with young people of diverse schools of thought, that the conservative voice must be heard and that well-founded arguments will prevail in a world where a woke agenda is often imposed on young people,” explains Boshoff.
