I was listening to a G. Boyd sermon and he said that people kept calling him regarding “How can God cause tsunamis that would kill 160,000 people?” referring to Indonesia, obviously. Of course, Doctor Boyd answered that question utilizing the “Warfare World View.” Ultimately, then what is the purpose of Satan if God does such horrible things?” “Satan and the principalities are the rulers of the Earth and we are stuck in the middle of it.” I personally accept the warfare view because it mirrors the actual chaotic nature of the cosmos to a certain extent.

But my concern is really the actual creation before the fall of Satan. It seems to me that the popular interpretation of creation by God was perfect in every aspect before the fall of Satan. Because, it seems to me the line of thinking is that God can only ”be” or do “perfect” things. Free will being part of God’s perfect creation, of course. So, before the fall of Satan, there where no such things as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, hurricanes, and tornadoes? I’m an educated person and always-understood natural disasters are just that, natural disasters. Or is part of the natural evolutionary growing pains of the earth. Logically speaking a person could understand that a tsunami is caused by an earthquake, an earthquake is caused by the shifting and pressure applied the earths mantle. It would not make sense if Satan were somehow involved in the natural evolutionary process of the earth. Volcanoes, for example, are very violent and destructive natural disasters. But, eventually over time, create very beautiful Islands with beaches and palm trees. Then again, I can see how people would think that the earth is in a chaotic state because of “The Curse.” God cursed the ground we walk on because of Adam and Eve’s eating of the forbidden fruit. So. It was God who put thorns amongst the wheat and the pain in the child bearing. With this line of thinking I can see how people would think that God is responsible for the death of 160,000 Indonesians.

I believe that Satan has nothing to do with natural disasters and natural disasters are and where always part of God’s creation. I believe Satan does not “move” the earth sort of speak.  The fallen angel is proactive in deceiving people and blinding them about the true nature of God. That is what seems to be his prime motivation. He doesn’t want people to inherit the kingdom of God, because of his own selfish reasons.

This all seems very confusing and I can’ seem to find any closure on this.