Why is God’s name missing from the Book of Esther? This little biblical book has precious little religion in it. The main characters, both Jewish and not, seem unconcerned with any kind of ritual worship. In this playful and passionate class, we will study four traditional reasons why God is absent and then suggest a fifth which provides a whole new perspective to the Book of Esther. This, in turn, leads to a dilemma we all face in modern Western society.