At four thirty, in the middle of my three hour class, we found out about the explosions.
Luckily, I got a hold of Brian and found out that he was safe and out of the city by the time I called him.
But shoot.
Over a hundred people injured and two dead.
An eight year old child is one of the dead.
Eight years old.
In Boston of all places. On Patriots' Day.
I can't even imagine what those at the marathon must be going through.
The Huffington Post's religion section wrote an article on fear in light of the explosions, which is where the title of this post comes from. Rob Lee writes via the Huffington Post:
"To explain away this tragedy with any theological certainty would also be trite, foolish and a pity excuse for what real theological thinking should be. Many in the days ahead will rationalize this with some faith perspective that might not make sense.
My initial reaction is the Psalm that has consoled many in situations such as these. Psalm 46 offers these words, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult."
The Psalmist doesn't offer explanations to the tragedies in our world, but the writer offers the presence of a living and loving God. I'm not going to write this and say that this was "planned" or that the tragedy was for a "greater purpose." All those reactionary explanations can be detrimental. What we can be confident in, however is the hope of the presence of the Divine. A very present help that stands to console our fear and strengthen us in love."
I can't imagine what the people of Boston are going through. With so many tragedies and horrifying events, it's so hard to remember the beauty in the world.
Pray for the people of Boston.
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