One day, Earth is experiencing fourth largest earthquake in a century - a 9.0 tectonics plate shift off coast of Sumatra, next day - Tsunami.

A Report from NASA explains how poles have permanently shifted by an entire inch. According to Dr. Benjamin Fong Chao, "...Any worldly event that involves movement of mass affects Earth's rotation, from seasonal weather down to driving a car." Per findings of Doctors Chao and Gross, North Pole has shifted by an inch in direction of 145? East Longitude. Based on their report too, was that Earth's oblateness (gravity field) was also decreased by a small amount.

To translate into laymen's terms, change in mass distribution can effect long-term global climate changes; (See here for more info) thus, El Nino/La Nina effect is strengthened due to unusual mean sea level pressure.

The Journal of Geophysical Research published an abstract on data analysis from Earth's gravity field. In their profound study, results showed that Earth's gravity field has undergone significant variations during past 28 years alone. The largest (of these fluctuations) occurred during 1996 - 2002 time frame. Again, we have a scenario of mass redistributions in atmosphere and ocean in a relatively short period.

Personal research from National Earthquake Information Center showed that between December 5, 2004 and January 5, 2005 there were over 170 earthquakes across globe that measured over a 5.0 (on Richter Scale).

According to Volcano Information Center, 77 volcanoes have erupted or are experiencing ongoing eruptions since 2002 - 2004; of which, 57 began erupting during 2004 alone.

The recent California Mudslides, torrential downpours, and extreme winter precipitation begs one to try and comprehend what exactly is occurring and why it is happening at this point in time. Once again, we return to statement made by Dr. Benjamin Fong Chao, "...Any worldly event that involves movement of mass affects Earth's rotation, from seasonal weather down to driving a car."

Based on this analogy, we can clearly define that magnetic field composition and movement can and does affect global weather (on a broad scale). But what other effects can magnetic field have on planet as a whole?

Therefore, as often has been historically demonstrated in such disasters, in midst of tragedy, God's love, grace, and mercy are extended, and many people find themselves willing to listen to gospel message.

However at same time, many still ask, "Where is God?" ""If God indeed exists, why do tragedies occur?" Or we hear sentiments such as, "A loving God would not let this happen! Therefore, God either does not exist, or He is a big bully! He certainly does not live up to His loving reputation!" So man's perception of God is directly challenged. In minds and hearts of many, since this disaster was caused by natural phenomena rather that either man-made political strife or misplaced idealism, God is singled out. After all, someone must be responsible! In desire for explanation and justice, there must be a perpetrator to accuse. Therefore, for lack of any other suspect, God is blamed!

The questions and accusations cannot, and should not, be dismissed. Rather, we must realize these are honest cries of suffering humanity, revealing frustration and anger at apparent injustice of such obviously tragic devastation and loss of life. But, was earthquake and resultant tsunamis an "act of God?" The answers are neither a simple "yes" or "no."

Is God really perpetrator? Can we pin this "crime" on Him? And, is mankind totally exempt of any "blame"in face of natural disaster? Is this actually a "crime?" Or is it simply nature out of control?

Obviously, planet we live on has its imperfections, or earthquakes and tsunamis, volcanic activity, storms, avalanches, mudslides, and other natural disasters, would never occur. God created this universe and everything in it, and He pronounced it all "good." Therefore, why is it so terribly flawed and dangerous?