News: Indonesian earthquake

[ajesuschrist_mathetes]

I think kevkeegsdad expressed it along the lines I was thinking.

You see, after the tsunami came another earthquake, and I think there's been a "minor" volcanic eruption, and there's a risk for more . . . .

I have been pondering, "Why Indonesia?" As in, why are they getting hit so hard?

When I came across the fact that Indonesia has the highest Muslim population, I wondered if there was a link. And hey, if someone else has a clearer understanding of why Indonesia seems to be getting hit harder than any other country, I'm all ears.

I'm not saying we should judge and hate. But I also am aware that sometimes the Lord either causes or allows hard things to happen to get our attention and cause us to seek His face. And yes the Lord does want us to minister to those in need.

Does that clarify?

Dear Nebula:

Yes-thank you so much for that reply.

Agape and Peace,

Ron...

[ajesuschrist_mathetes]

I think kevkeegsdad expressed it along the lines I was thinking.

You see, after the tsunami came another earthquake, and I think there's been a "minor" volcanic eruption, and there's a risk for more . . . .

I have been pondering, "Why Indonesia?" As in, why are they getting hit so hard?

When I came across the fact that Indonesia has the highest Muslim population, I wondered if there was a link. And hey, if someone else has a clearer understanding of why Indonesia seems to be getting hit harder than any other country, I'm all ears.

I'm not saying we should judge and hate. But I also am aware that sometimes the Lord either causes or allows hard things to happen to get our attention and cause us to seek His face. And yes the Lord does want us to minister to those in need.

Does that clarify?

Dear Nebula:

Yes-thank you so much for that reply.

Agape and Peace,

Ron...

Dear Nebula and everyone else:

Some Muslims believe Allah is/was warning them:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/5040170.stm

Me personally-"The Invisible War" by Dr. Donald Grey Barnhouse has heavily edified me, I trust. Believe that there is dissension...

SO MUCH going on everywhere. I found "The End of Days" by Gershom Gorenberg excellent [copywright 2000]. He, a reporter in Jerusalem, compared the eschatology of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Seems that he correctly reported on the increasing fundamentalism in each religion, and that a believer who overinterprets [or correctly interprets] their respective Scripture could trigger the Last Days.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/019515205...glance&n=283155

[ajesuschrist_mathetes]

I think kevkeegsdad expressed it along the lines I was thinking.

You see, after the tsunami came another earthquake, and I think there's been a "minor" volcanic eruption, and there's a risk for more . . . .

I have been pondering, "Why Indonesia?" As in, why are they getting hit so hard?

When I came across the fact that Indonesia has the highest Muslim population, I wondered if there was a link. And hey, if someone else has a clearer understanding of why Indonesia seems to be getting hit harder than any other country, I'm all ears.

I'm not saying we should judge and hate. But I also am aware that sometimes the Lord either causes or allows hard things to happen to get our attention and cause us to seek His face. And yes the Lord does want us to minister to those in need.

Does that clarify?

Dear Nebula:

Yes-thank you so much for that reply.

Agape and Peace,

Ron...

Was reminded this morning [even before the Indonesian volcano erupted today:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/06/06/...in1686026.shtml] of this Scripture {I personally believe it must strongly be factored in to one's theodicy but shouldn't lead to a "NOW I know why...}

http://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/Gen/Gen012.html#1

Listen to Bible:

King James Version (KJV) Genesis - Chapter 12

Gen 12:1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:

Gen 12:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

Gen 12:3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and

...

One could say that all Islamic nations like Indonesia have been cursed by The LORD since the Koran [and, to me, therefore, its source the Devil] hates Jews. Some argue that the USA has been blessed for our support of Israel and receive curses from the LORD whenever we back off on that support and try to force Israel to give up land for peace.

Edited June 6, 2006 by ajesuschrist_mathetes