Why?

After my last post and thinking allot about the "Great Commission," and how we believe as people. Today once again we watch the news about another earthquake and asking God why? Now I am not believe that God creates the earthquake, however I can't help but be admire by God and how he shows himself. You see there was a huge difference between Hatti and Chilii in many ways. Chilli is a location that is prepared for this type of event. If I understand right this is the 6th largest earthquake in history. So me being me I always want to no more about the people and what they believe. i was a bit surprise at their life style and what they believe.

Facts and Statistics
Location: Southern South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Argentina and Peru
Capital: Santiago
Population: 15,980,912 (July 2005 est.)
Ethnic Groups: white and white-Amerindian 95%, Amerindian 3%, other 2%
Religions: Roman Catholic 89%, Protestant 11%, Jewish NEGL%
Language in Chile
Spanish in the official language of Chile. There are also quite a few indigenous languages such as  Mapudungun (spoken between the Itata and Tolten rivers) and Aymara (spoken in the mountains of the north).
Chilean Culture & Society
Religion
. Most Chileans are Roman Catholics.
. The religion has played a large role in defining social and political life.
. Religious instruction in public schools is almost exclusively Roman Catholic.
Abortion is actually illegal due to the influence of the Church.
. Divorce was illegal until 2004.
. Most national holidays are religious in nature.
. Chileans of more mature generations still celebrate their saint's day as much as they do their own birthday.
The Role of the Family
. The family occupies a central role in Chilean life.
. Extended families are very close and will frequently congregate for major occasions and celebrations.
. Family and business are intertwined to the extent that nepotism is seen as a positive concept.
. Many small firms will be 100% family run.
Class Structure
. Chilean history has had a large influence on modern day class lines.
. Generally speaking, class in drawn along financial lines.
. Today's wealthiest class are more or less the same land owning families of before.
. A middle class has developed of late and now accounts for nearly a half of the population. 
Classes are fluid and it is possible to move either upwards or downwards depending on your salary.
Social Profiling
. Due to class structures it is commonplace for people to try and deduce another's position in the social rank.
. This is primarily done through external appearances, i.e. dress, etc.
. As a result they present themselves in the best possible way.

As I read that I was amazed with how this location is similar to our lifestyle in America. There are some differences for sure but at the same time they carry allot of the same traditions. This is starting to show me that God is more about people and not what condition they are in. I believe events like this change more then just life, it changes what we think or believe.

 ^{Mark 10:17}As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" "Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good—except God alone. ¹⁹You know the commandments: 'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, do not defraud, honor your father and mother."Teacher," he declared, "all these I have kept since I was a boy."Jesus looked at him and loved him. "One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."At this the man's face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!" The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! ²⁵It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, "Who then can be saved?"
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God."Peter said to him, "We have left everything to follow you!" "I tell you the truth," Jesus replied, "no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel ³⁰will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age (homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields—and with them, persecutions) and in the age to come, eternal life. ³¹But many who are first will be last, and the last first."

 Could it be with rich man that the injustice in his life would be his money and stuff? We focus so much on injustice being the poor, but what about the rich man? Be honest with yourself, do you not find yourself happier when you have all that you need. It's amazing in America around income tax time people have a change in moods. They buy stuff that they have wanted! Then we run out of money and we are right back to where we were at.

In Chile the mood about the earthquake was way different from haiti. I jumped online to see if anyone posted anything on facebook about praying for Chile and I didn't see much. My question is why?? Because we are still talking about human life aren't we? Think about it the TV media get it, they are still wall to wall reporting. I am learning more and more WE MUST BE CAREFUL! Jesus minister to the rich man and when he heard that belongings would not save him he was upset. Why do we think that the Great Commission is only reaching out to the poor and believe the rich are okay.

I am praying that we understand the "Great Commission" has more to do with us obey what Jesus had to say to us. Also I believe that God wants to give us the same lesson has the rich man. We must understand that God loves all, not just ones we can give stuff.