Friday, October 7, 2016

Holocaust v Job




It is known that the suffering of people involved in the holocaust and to Job was absolutely
horrible. How could the almighty and loving God allow this to happen, to all these
 inoccent people? In the article of "Holocaust survivors: The search for faith", Moshe Yosef Daum and Fela Nussbaum's stories are introduced. They have been pained deeply, just like Job was. Leading Fela to lose her faith and Job as well, in the beginning of the story. When a terrible event occurred, Menacham's mother, Fela had a similar reaction to Job's. For instance, she still felt anger towards God. As mentioned in the text, she did not feel the strong need for forgiveness from God, rather why he was silent when her family was left to die. Also stated in the article, Fela had lost her family members by the tradegy. Job had lost his family as well, by his disaster. The stories were simililar because at the end Job managed to keep his loyalty to God, just like Moshe had done. On the other hand, their story differs from Job. To start, Menacham's parent have not been tortued by God directly and purposely, as Job was. But these participants were still violated. Job had gave up on his faith in the beginning, but Moshe, Menacham's father, still kept his faith and love for God throughout. Even when he encountered absolute horror, dealing with starvation, his people dying, and having his life threatened. Yet he continued to be devoted to God even when he abandoned them.This diferrents him for Job, Job could not keep his loyalty for the lord at first. When Job felt let down on and had lost his family, including his health  spiraling down. With losing everything he has ever loved. He could not stay in a constant devotion to God. In a sum, Menacham's parents and Job both have suffered greatly, however it was their reaction to God which differed.

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