Zosia's Eyes: Where Is God in the Midst of Brutal Assault?

In this emotionally charged episode, Greg Fisher and Linda Morse delve into the haunting story of Zosia, a young girl whose life was forever changed by the horrors of war. Set against the backdrop of the Warsaw Ghetto, Zosia, the daughter of a physician, becomes the unwitting target of unspeakable cruelty.

Amidst the chaos, one of the German soldiers becomes fixated on Zosia's striking dark eyes, comparing them to precious diamonds. His disturbing words set in motion a chain of events that will shatter your heart and challenge your understanding of humanity.

As the soldiers gather around, a mix of camaraderie and darkness fills the air. A morbid suggestion is made to take the eyes from the innocent child, leading to a crescendo of both chilling laughter and agonizing screams. The contrast between these sounds is jarring, a stark reminder of the dual nature of humanity's capacity for good and evil.

Amid this harrowing scene, we are left grappling with questions that resonate through the ages: Whose cries will reach the heavens? Where is God when this is happening? Why does he appear to turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to the screams of a child being brutalized?

As the story unfolds, we witness the unimaginable: the child lying unconscious on the ground, her once beautiful eyes replaced by bloody wounds. The agony of her mother, driven to the brink of madness, is palpable as she is held by other women who share in her grief.

This poignant narrative captures the essence of a dark period in history while also exploring the depths of human cruelty and compassion. Join us as we reflect on this tragic tale, forcing us to confront the complexities of such a time as this.