Elaine Pagels makes for a wonderful interview on Fresh Air. She has a new book called “Why Religion” where she dissects the relationship of tragedy to religion and faith. Tears are guaranteed after listening to this podcast

https://www.npr.org/2018/11/05/664380104/why-religion-asks-how-hearts-can-heal-after-tragedy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Pagels