What's the answer? Naturally, we should hold our leaders accountable to protect us from terrorism. After all, that's government's first duty biblically. And some of us could do well to turn off the television once in a while. But most of all, remember Jesus' words: "Be not afraid."
As we prepare to commemorate the second anniversary of September 11, we may find ourselves unable to shake feelings of fear. Well, okay. We live in a fallen world, and we shouldn't kid ourselves. But remember, Jesus is always with us.
For further reading and information:
Joe Klein, "How Soccer Moms Became Security Moms," Time, 17 February 2003.
Karen Tumulty and Viveca Novak, "Goodbye, Soccer Mom. Hello, Security Mom," Time, 2 June 2003. (Note: posted on the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee website.)
Mark Stricherz, "A Moral Majority," Weekly Standard, 4 August 2003.
Karen S. Peterson, "Gen X moms have it their way," USA Today, 14 May 2003.
John Fischer, "Dangerous for the Good," BreakPoint Online, 7 March 2002.
Anne Morse, "That's Entertainment," BreakPoint Online, 11 April 2003.
The "9/11 Worldview Resource Kit" includes Is the Father of Jesus the God of Muhammad?: Understanding the Differences between Christianity and Islam by Wilberforce Forum Board of Reference member Dr. Timothy George and When Night Fell on a Different World: How Now Shall We Live? by Charles Colson, a booklet that helps Christians gain a biblical worldview understanding of the events of the day, as well as a "BreakPoint This Week" CD including two interviews with Charles Colson, who reflects on the impact and implications of the events of 9/11 on American society and the world.
Parental involvement in education is essential to student success. To facilitate that involvement, the "Teacher-Reacher Packet" makes it easy for you to have a year-long outreach to your child(ren)'s teacher, who will appreciate your concern and support.
C. John Sommerville, How the News Makes Us Dumb (InterVarsity, 1999).