n>Facing death concentrates the mind religiously. Google searches for “prayer” spiked in March as Covid-19 spread, and again in April as the extent of the loss became clear. Feeling helpless, many people turn to a higher power. Others wrestle with how God could allow innocents to suffer. Some religious leaders speak of accepting that suffering is inexplicable and death inescapable. All we can do, they say, is respond with care and love for our fellows. Read Full Article »