Re: tsunami impact on animals

Small problem. Dogs have demonstrably better scenting ability than human
beings. Cats have much more sensitive eyesight in dim light. Owls, bats
and dolphins have far superior sound-ranging ability. All these are built
into the physical structures of the creatures. You can't argue that the
differing abilities of the creatures is the result of the Fall. And it is
foolish to argue that human beings had olfactory, visual and auditory
abilities equal to these creatures at any time in the past. A sensitivity
to vibration seems to fall into a similar category.
Dave

On Sat, 8 Jan 2005 23:49:50 -0500 "Don Perrett"
<donperrett@genesisproclaimed.org> writes:
As an opinion only, I believe that "we" have the same sense, but unlike
animals, we are too rapped up in our material and "civilized" world to
pay attention to the universe (and the earth). This to me is the result
of the "fall". In our search for more understanding of right/wrong,
good/evil we have collectively ignored his creation. AS a result we
pollute, destroy, etc. Listen to God's creation. Does God send messages?
 Absolutely. Does He punish? Absolutely. Some say this recent event is
a message, others a punishment, still others say it means nothing, it is
only a natural process. Natural, yes. But seeing as God created this
universe and it is the very natural and physical laws that our world
follow, I would say that God did do it. Why is another question.
Punishment, perhaps, for some. A message of hope for others. Each of us
take from it what we will. But in the end it is for our own good and
God's. For perhaps the first time in years, the people of East Timor and
Indonesian government are working side by side for a common good. That
would not have happened without this event. Will they come to peace when
this has past. That is the real question. "Still they do not repent".
Besides, How many people would die if we had no hurricanes, tornadoes,
floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc? ANSWER = EVERYONE

If one believes that the universe was created perfect, and that it still
is (regardless of man's fall), then one must also submit that all natural
acts regardless of the level of destruction and death are good from God's
perspective.

Don P
Received on Sun Jan 9 21:27:44 2005