General Chat

I believe that humans are programmed to look for reasons and explanations. Why we are so programmed I don't know, but we search for meaning in everything, and there doesn't seem to be a meaning in thousands of people randomly being killed by a natural event. But to put this in perspective, not only have people died throughout history because of earthquakes and other natural phenomena, they have also been killed by disease. The flu pandemic of 1918-1919 killed 40 million people - it was like a modern plague. The plagues of the middle ages caused a lot of people to doubt their faith. nell

There's food for thought in my thread "Its all in the mind". If there is a god, an over-riding intelligence, there is no reason to believe that he/she/it would alter the immutable laws of physics and the cosmos in favour of individuals or nations. In a back-handed sort of way, this terrible event has brought peoples of the world together (for an instant) Len

This disaster was caused by Mother Nature, at her most destructive. Such events are often called 'Acts of God', I don't view them as that. We live on a planet that is constantly shifting and changing. I don't believe in God, but I believe in 'Christian' values - I hope these will come into force to help the bereaved, injured, displaced and traumatised.

sorry jean.LOL.love and hugsxxxxxxx(:

Sorry, if I'm wrong but I was under the impression that "Glitter Babe" is Maureen. Yes, Lovely, I am on the right thread. I know I'm old but not quite senile yet (or am I?). Jean x.

mandy the way i see if god was that great he could have saved them.it is hard to believe when over a hundred thousand people lost their lives.maybe in time we will understand why this happened but for now it's hardxxxxx):

When something bad happens, why do people always blame God? I take it people believe in 'black and white', 'night and day', 'up and down' ........ so why not 'good and bad'? In my humble opinion, God is the good force ergo there must also be a 'bad' force at work in the world. My faith hasn't been shaken, I'm just praying that God will comfort and strengthen all those hit by this terrible tragedy. Mandy

jean are you on the right thread.love and hugsxxxxxx(:

Excuse me but.... which one is Maureen's reply? Jacky :-)

My answer is the same as Maureen's and is reinforced by events such as those on the 26th. Jean x.

if there really is a god.i hope he's looking after them wellxx):

taken so young and had no life.these poor children will never marry,have children.that to me is very sad.xxx):

I think I would go along with Emma's reply to a certain extent. WE are responsible for a lot of things but earthquakes I think are more down to forces beyond our control. Unless of course there was any bomb testing going on in the area! As for a God. I wondered that when friends have lost children. Jacky :-)

i do and wouldn't say i was a devout christian.but do believeor shall i say did.actually took my cross off last night and have placed it in the draw.don't think i will be wearing it again.feel for the victims and their families and really wish the clock could be turned back and for the victims to be back ith there loved ones.so very sad and distressing to seexx):

I often wonder the same thing! i am not religious, someone once said to me that god has taken a back seat as it is WE that have caused these disasters as we abuse mother nature.

after seeing terrible scenes on television of the tsunami which took so many lives.i am questioning whether there is really a god.how can there be when so many lives have been taken.xxx):