Where is the living God in the Covid-19 pandemic? An appeal for understanding that acknowledges that we live in a good creation but one whose occasionally rogue viruses need subduing

Ponders where God is in a coronavirus world and how we are to live wisely in such a world. Relies on what the Apostle calls synesis - the comprehension, intelligence, and insight that will enable us to understand. Explains viruses and what they do and the origins of the coronavirus. Recognises that dangerous viruses were not caused by the Fall of humanity but that viral threats do worsen because of fallen human ignorance and hubris. Attempts to rationalise the twin realities of a God known to be good and loving, and human life in a less-than-perfect, evil-containing world. Offers a Christian response to the pandemic. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.