Does God Let Haiti Suffer?

During Sunday's service, we spent some time reflecting on the human need to find meaning in the midst of overwhelming suffering. A common way the question is phrased is: Why does God let things like this happen? This is the essential question of a discipline called "theodicy." Sometimes people ask, "Where is God?" or wonder things like, "Has God foresaken Haiti?"

Drawing on Kate Braestrup's words (see the previous posting), I offered this: if someone asks you where God is when something like the earthquake happens, tell them to look for love.

For other takes on this question, visit today's "On Faith" page of the Washington Post website where various religious leaders attempt to address this very question.