Is the Corona-virus an Act of God?

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Is the Corona-virus an Act of God?

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Theodicy (S): Pandemic as punishment for Sin. Or not!
Silver lining: Blessed, grateful, or upbeat about the pandemic
Theodicy (C): COVID as call to action, repentance, and so on.

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No, G-d is not punishing us or causing our problems.  On the contrary, we can be sure that G-d is with us in our struggles, in our fears, and in our suffering. Countless individuals and communities, throughout the generations, have turned to G-d for comfort and strength. Danger, challenge and fear are part of the human condition. We like those who came before us, can turn to G-d and to one another,  to provide comfort,  to give us courage to endure through hardship and to give us strength and wisdom to meet the challenges of the future.

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2022-12-13

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Rabbi Marc Rudolph

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