I’ve noticed that mainline Christian believers are as susceptible as anyone to blaming Adonai for the death of a loved one. The thought generally goes that believing in the resurrection is easy… until someone close to you actually has need of it. Then it’s time to say G-d failed at his job of returning before you or anyone you love passes away.
Selfish, really. Maybe they need a retreat at a Pigeon Forge cabin rental to get their head back on straight, I don’t know.
But by reciting kaddish, the purpose is actually to battle against that. To put Adonai back on his rightful place, as a the just G-d of heaven and the L-rd of your life. Seems rather wise to me as a way to battle the natural “blame G-d in your grief” instincts we all struggle with.
Kaddish is all about forgiving G-d, really. Even though it’s something he’s not responsible for. Even death was our choice. Once you’re in eternity… ask Adam.
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