OpinionPolitics

But God Was Not in the Sonic Boom

By Ethan Meyers
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber is flanked by four military aircrafts during a rally kicking off the Great American State Fair marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Jul 6, 2026
Share Full Article

In 1 Kings 19, God appears to the prophet Elijah. At this point in the biblical story, Elijah is the last remaining prophet who follows God, and many in the nation of Israel have stopped listening.

Read the Full Article

To continue reading this article — and get full access to all our magazine content — subscribe now for as little as $5.95. Your subscription helps sustain our nonprofit journalism and allows us to pay authors for their terrific work! Thank you for your support.
Subscribe Now!
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber is flanked by four military aircrafts during a rally kicking off the Great American State Fair marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein