Because Lord wills it to.
This is the correct answer.
If you are longing for the scientific answer then quench your thirst a little later. We too love the scientific perspective and have enough confidence in their work and abilities.
The focus for the time being is on the cause behind these calamities.
The residents of Oklahoma are pondering over the same question.
That is what triggered this post.
It is correct to say that an earth quake comes when a tectonic plate moves under another one-or above it.
But why did it move at that particular time? This too is a relevant question.
It will all be very well to explore all the factors behind the plate movement to get the scientific answer to the new question. It is worth it but not all questions that are relevant are scientific. Social, cultural, emotional, psychological and spiritual question are neither insignificant nor they can be brushed away.
Lord Most High says that if you are obedient then what will He get by putting you in trouble?
He has promised that He shall test us after we declare our faith in Him.
There is no escape from that.
But there is escape from punishment.
You escape punishment if you are obedient.
The two things are different-a test and a punishment.
A test is from God and a punishment (though from God again but) is due to our own actions.
A decision to return to God-to be obedient to Him is the only surety to escape from punishment.
And this is useful only for those who take heed.
This is the correct answer.
If you are longing for the scientific answer then quench your thirst a little later. We too love the scientific perspective and have enough confidence in their work and abilities.
The focus for the time being is on the cause behind these calamities.
The residents of Oklahoma are pondering over the same question.
That is what triggered this post.
It is correct to say that an earth quake comes when a tectonic plate moves under another one-or above it.
But why did it move at that particular time? This too is a relevant question.
It will all be very well to explore all the factors behind the plate movement to get the scientific answer to the new question. It is worth it but not all questions that are relevant are scientific. Social, cultural, emotional, psychological and spiritual question are neither insignificant nor they can be brushed away.
Lord Most High says that if you are obedient then what will He get by putting you in trouble?
He has promised that He shall test us after we declare our faith in Him.
There is no escape from that.
But there is escape from punishment.
You escape punishment if you are obedient.
The two things are different-a test and a punishment.
A test is from God and a punishment (though from God again but) is due to our own actions.
A decision to return to God-to be obedient to Him is the only surety to escape from punishment.
And this is useful only for those who take heed.