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The role of religion and God in natural disasters and
catastrophes has been debated for a long time. Throughout time
some have proclaimed that these devastating events are the
"Hand of God" punishing people and nations for their "sins".
Others have often cited passages from different "Holy Writings"
that God is "Protector and Savior" in times of trouble.Many
organized religions have and continue to make very significant
contributions after disasters strike with their relief efforts.
Many of the World's religions have also played a role as
"guardians of culture and preservers of historical texts".
Watch the three videos below and talk about them in the
Discussion Forum.
What did you find interesting among what was shared? Do you
agree with a particular perspective, if so why or why not? Do
you have a different view to offer? Let us know.
https://youtu.be/-ditkiPrTII
Why Does God Cause Natural Disasters?
Father Michael Catfish Mireau explains the church's (Catholic -
Christian) teaching on natural disasters.
https://youtu.be/SOUY-hZSSX4
Religion and Humanitarian Response
Dr Philip Fountain and Dr Robin Bush from the Asia Research
Institute, NUS, talk about how religious organizations play an
important role in humanitarian assistance and disaster response,
with a particular focus on the case of Muhammadiyah in
Indonesia. Muhammadiyah is a Indonesian Muslim Organization
founded in 1912.
https://youtu.be/KULnLpkIqGE
Jewish Ethics and Law - Tsunami - Natural Disaster or God's
Hand
This video is quite lengthy but very interesting. You are not
required to watch the entire presentation. Watch the first 5
minutes then select 5 minutes somewhere in the middle and
complete it by watching the last 5 minutes.
In this videoRabbi Abba Perelmuter world-renowned speaker,
historian, comedian, and teacher begins to address the issue of
God's role in Natural Disasters.

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The role of religion and God in natural disasters and catastrophes h.docx

  • 1. The role of religion and God in natural disasters and catastrophes has been debated for a long time. Throughout time some have proclaimed that these devastating events are the "Hand of God" punishing people and nations for their "sins". Others have often cited passages from different "Holy Writings" that God is "Protector and Savior" in times of trouble.Many organized religions have and continue to make very significant contributions after disasters strike with their relief efforts. Many of the World's religions have also played a role as "guardians of culture and preservers of historical texts". Watch the three videos below and talk about them in the Discussion Forum. What did you find interesting among what was shared? Do you agree with a particular perspective, if so why or why not? Do you have a different view to offer? Let us know. https://youtu.be/-ditkiPrTII Why Does God Cause Natural Disasters? Father Michael Catfish Mireau explains the church's (Catholic - Christian) teaching on natural disasters. https://youtu.be/SOUY-hZSSX4 Religion and Humanitarian Response Dr Philip Fountain and Dr Robin Bush from the Asia Research Institute, NUS, talk about how religious organizations play an important role in humanitarian assistance and disaster response,
  • 2. with a particular focus on the case of Muhammadiyah in Indonesia. Muhammadiyah is a Indonesian Muslim Organization founded in 1912. https://youtu.be/KULnLpkIqGE Jewish Ethics and Law - Tsunami - Natural Disaster or God's Hand This video is quite lengthy but very interesting. You are not required to watch the entire presentation. Watch the first 5 minutes then select 5 minutes somewhere in the middle and complete it by watching the last 5 minutes. In this videoRabbi Abba Perelmuter world-renowned speaker, historian, comedian, and teacher begins to address the issue of God's role in Natural Disasters.