Justice, Safety, and the Problem of Evil

This chapter critiques the leniency in the justice system that allows violent offenders to remain a threat to public safety, intertwining discussions of mental health and homelessness as contributing factors. It reflects on societal complacency and the emotional toll of tragedies, using a young refugee's murder as a focal point to explore moral failures in political discourse. The chapter also grapples with the complexities of God's sovereignty in light of human suffering, emphasizing trust in divine wisdom amidst the quest for understanding.