What do you think of all the natural disasters happening lately?
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It is true that when asked for a sign that would mark his presence and the nearness of the conclusion of this system of things, Jesus gave one to his apostles.  But it should be remembered that the sign given by Christ in Matthew 24 and Luke 21 is a composite one made up of different facets.  The sign takes on significance, not when some facets are seen as isolated events in isolated areas, but when all facets are seen globally and within the same time frame. It may be likened to a finger print – unique in character.  One characteristic of the sign is earthquakes.  While it is certainly true that earthquakes have been occurring for millennia, in the context of the entire sign, something radically different occurred in the 20th century and is occurring here in the infancy of the 21st century.  So what about earthquakes, mentioned in Luke 21:10 and Matthew 24:7?\n\nThe U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that  “2003 closed as the deadliest year for earthquakes since 1990, 25 times more fatal than 2002,” according to a press release from the agency. “In 2002, 1711 people died in quakes around the world,” while 43,819 perished last year. About 41,000 of those deaths occurred in Iran when a magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit the city of Bam on December 26. The most severe quake, and the only one to qualify as a “great” quake, was the one that struck Hokkaido, Japan, on September 25. It had a magnitude of 8.3. According to the report, “the USGS locates about 50 earthquakes each day. . . . On average, there are 18 major earthquakes (magnitude 7.0 to 7.9) and one great earthquake (8.0 or higher) each year worldwide. Several million earthquakes occur in the world each year, but many go undetected because they occur in remote areas or have very small magnitudes.”  \n\nCertainly many say that the number of earthquakes has not substantially increased in recent decades. In this regard, the U.S. National Earthquake Information Center reports that earthquakes of 7.0 magnitude and greater remained “fairly constant” throughout the 20th century.\n\nBut take another look at Jesus’ prophecy.  The fulfillment does not require an increase in the number of earthquakes or in their power. Jesus simply said there would be great earthquakes in one place after another.  Moreover, he said that these events would mark the beginning of pangs of distress.  Matthew 24:8  We do not measure distress by the number of earthquakes or how they rate on the Richter scale; we measure distress by the effect those earthquakes have on people.  Can anyone reasonably suggest that earthquakes have not caused great distress in our day?\n\nIt is noteworthy that when giving this prophecy, Jesus also said that, just as in the days of Noah before the flood, many would take no note, carrying on their lives as if nothing at all were different.  Matthew 24:39.  This failure to take note and keep on the watch would not only be a part of the sign itself, but ultimately, would cost them their lives.\n\nEarthquakes are but one facet of the sign. Taken by themselves, they mean little.  Taken as an integral part of the entire sign, they mean much.  We all do well to consider the sign in its entirety.
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I am very concerned with the rash of natural disasters that are happening and can only really attribute them to global warming. Our planet has the ability to "rebuild" the ozone, but not quickly enough at the rate we are depleting it. I think as Americans and as a consumer nation, we need to get on the clue train about how much we are harming our world by car emmisions and we need to switch to a clean alternative. It's possible, but we fear change.
1170054
It's headed towards a disaster. What is the UN doing? Anyone home?
87456
No,these times are calm.Not enough excitment.One or two devestating storms every hundred or so yrs.Big deal.Storms are small compared to early in earth's history.
324044
World is not going crazy the mentality of people is becoming crazy....\n\nwell even me !$#
231317
I think we need to stay out of everyone else's affairs and only offer help to them when they experience a natural disaster. That way, we appear sympathetic without being invasive.  We should use our troops to protect our own soil.
22885
a natural disaster such as earthquakes are possible anywhere.  just some areas (along fault lines) are more prone to the effects.  For my money, i would be most worried about a large volcano that spews ash into the atmosphere and causes the earth's climate to dramatically change.  Not much you can do about that!
80822
the question is vague..... u need to put a lil details so that we can answer according to wat u need.\notherwise the above answer is all about natural disasters.. floods, earthquakes, volcano erruption, n bla bla bla....
760551
Hurricanes, tornadoes, eathquakes, cyclones....stuff like that.
522731
I quite agree!! And it happens so often today - all the wars, suicide bombings, "natural" disasters etc etc.
1055838
We're not in heaven yet! =) We're still on earth, so yes, we still have environmental disasters which are called "natural" disasters. if we pray, there might be a miracle, but there will still be other disasters. But God promises us that He will be our shelter and comfort in times of trouble. \n\n"Do best for what is possible and let God for the impossible"\nif reducing cardom emissions and researching renewable energies and advanced agriculture reduce environmental  disasters then we should do it. We also pray to God. The two can go together. \n Look at our inventors. Most of them believe in God.
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YES!!!! I am sooooo scared. I live about a mile from the ocean and I'm freaked out. My family and i went to fly kites at the beach over Easter and i was horrified cause the waves were so big (I've been scared ever since that huge tsunami) I had to be reassured the whole time.lol
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People are desensitized by everything on TV that most people do not realize how bad things are. AS long as people are comfortable for the moment they do not care what is going on around them. And then when something big happens we forget by the next week.\nI believe that things are going to get very bad soon. I will be ready, will you? Or will you hope that your Govt will take care of you?
588098
There are natural disasters that are happening more frequently now. Today it rained and flooded in like a half hour in this town that I live in. But I know that could happen anytime because it did when I was little. But there are those, famine, and other things as well. I was watching something on television about how the Jews were persecuted in World War I, than accepted, than persecuted in World War II, than accepted and now they are being persecuted again. This was on the Christian network. And maybe I got it backwards but in the end Jews will return to their homeland. But seriously we won't know that the world is at the end until we see God's return. Every ear will hear and every eye shall see. I don't remember where that is located in the bible. But I know its in there somewhere. And not only that but you will hear a loud trumpet and it will sound like a shriek almost.\n\nBut don't worry, because its not something to worry about unless you are not saved!
314663
Tsunami, Hurricane in New Orleans, and in Texas, World Trade center.War in Iraq,bird flu...yeah
577529
Working atmosphere, economic level (downturned), natural disasters, ...
441477
Yes.  Forest Fires.  Fire season will be upon us soon.  We also have earthquakes, avalanches, wind storms, hail storms, snow storms, floods, etc.