The Old Testament patriarch Job is
a reminder that good people often suffer without explanation. As Americans we
would do well to remember this lesson, as we remember 9/11. Senseless acts of
violence, such as the terrorist attacks perpetrated on September 11, 2001, do
much to challenge our thinking about God and His goodness and ability. The
questions go something like this, “If God is good, why would He allow such evil
to take place?” or “If God is all powerful, why did He not stop these events
from taking place?” The story of Job provides some insight to understanding
such questions.
