Thought Experiment #2

Yesterday, we engaged in a little thought experiment in which I asked this question: What needs to be true for me to push back the fear, oppression, hate, and anger of the world? Many of you responded with some variation on this theme: I need to believe God is in control. (Thanks to all of you who responded.)

This need—to believe God is in control—seems more prescient today than at any given point in my lifetime. It’s a core belief, a belief that should drive all action. But the truth is, I did...