After the Attacks…The Spiritual Challenge

See what other Beliefnet members have been saying about the 9/11 terrorist attack and add your voice to the discussion.

Global Justice and U.S. News


• Bomb Them With Butter:
  Is a military response exactly what the terrorists want?
• Retaliation Without Violence:
  Is this the most practical response?
• The Arab World:
  Why do they hate us?
• Privacy After 9/11:
  Do you care if the government reads your email?



• More global justice discussions
• More U.S. News discussions




Faith Questions


• God:
  Why did God allow this to happen?
• Forgiveness:
  Are justice and forgiveness mutually exclusive?
• End Times:
  Is this a sign of the End Times?
• Islam:
  Learn more about it
• Community in Coffee:
  A compassionate response to U.S. Muslims
• WWJD:
  What Would Jesus Do?
• Falwell on the Attack:
  Is he serious?
• Islamic Beliefs:
  Challenge and Critique
• Christian Restraint:
  Let's not blame the Muslims
• Buddhists:
  Buddhist Thoughts on the Tragedy
• Catholics:
  Catholic Thoughts on the Tragedy
• Quakers:
  Quaker Thoughts on the Tragedy




Healing and Recovery


• Fighting Fear:
  What are you doing to calm your nerves?
• Healing Rituals:
  Strategies for coping
• Nightmares:
  Dreams after the terrorist attacks
• Traumatic Stress:
  How have you been affected?
• Parents:
  How do you help your kids cope?
• Comfort:
  What words have brought you comfort?
• Gratitude:
  Is there anything to be thankful for?
• Heroes:
  They inspire us, and break our hearts
• Inspiration:
  Share inspirational stories in face of crisis