Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has sparked a conversation about forgiveness after forgiving the man accused of assassinating her husband. Her words have inspired others, like actor Tim Allen, who forgave the drunken driver responsible for his father's death. In Michigan, a Latter-day Saints congregation forgave a gunman who killed four people. While some see hope in these acts, others remain skeptical. Religious leaders emphasize forgiveness as a process, not a one-time event. At the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, where a mass shooting in 2018 claimed 11 worshippers' lives, forgiveness has been a complex topic as the community continues its journey toward healing.