The atrocity of September 11th was shocking in that many people had never before seen the face of evil so starkly. Is it naïve to hope that some good might come out of that dastardly attack on innocent people? The bible teaches that God is in the business of bringing good out of evil. An Old Testament hero named Joseph was mistreated terribly by his brothers, but God made his suffering productive. Later Joseph said to his brothers, ‘You meant it for evil, but God used it for good.’ Romans 8:28 declares that ‘All things work together for good for them that love the Lord and are trying to fit into his plans.’ The terrorists of September 11th Have discovered that their audacious plan has backfired. They are confronting a unified, determined, and God-honoring America. Therefore, no terrorist is able to rest peacefully. As America fights this noble battle, her own character may be purified and refined.