Geology revisited

I had to take Geology when I was an undergrad. It was a very interesting class. But, the following article from CNN totally blew my mind:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/12/japan.earthquake.tsunami.earth/index.html#

Watching the video coming out of Japan, I feel like I'm watching a flood from 'the time of Noah.' Not only is it horrifying to watch, it is even more horrifying to hear and read comments from people saying that Japan is being punished, or it's the end of the world.

Well......horrid things have happened throughout the entire 'geologic' history of this planet. I am not going to worry about the world ending tomorrow. I would much rather spend my time figuring out how I'm going to attach the wire mesh I just bought to the bottom of my garden fence so my dog doesn't end up roaming the neighborhood.

Rather than worrying about the possible end of the world, it would be much better to figure out, 'How can I help the people who have now lost everything because of this natural disaster?' It is a far more spiritual, far more difficult thing to offer aid then it is to sit at home and 'worry' and proclaim doom and gloom.

Peace.