I've had to come to grips with a God that fits my own experience which is my God could not be offering protection and not have protected my boy.
A lot of sad stories in a row - that wears on you.
It evolved from my experience in the fifties growing up during the McCarthy...
Remember that when you meet your antagonist to do everything in a mild agreeable manner. Let your courage be keen but at the same time as polished as your sword.