The Achilles Heel: Nuclear Disaster in Japan

Japan’s nuclear disaster, following a horrifying tsunami and devastating earthquake of major proportions, depicts a series of tragic events that represents a wake-up call to the rest of the world.

One must acknowledge the reality that no country in the world, is exempt from adverse effects that result from violent acts of nature. The reality that some parts of the world are more prone to natural disasters is something that no one can refute.

At the same time, global technological advances are still imperfect, at best. When combined with natural disasters, like earthquakes and tsunamis, their degree of imperfection becomes increasingly evident. Their infallibility is tested. It is a time when their Achilles heel or weakest link, is exposed. 

This is also true in terms of global, nuclear energy production and distribution.

In Japan, nuclear energy technology is imperfect, too. Whether this disaster would have happened without the intervention of the adverse effects of nature is subject to speculation.  

What can we, as concerned, compassionate and caring human beings, do or learn from this?

Is it possible to prevent a similar disaster from occurring elsewhere in the world?

The world as a whole, appears to be relatively helpless in terms of actual intervention. The scenario in Japan is destined to run its own unique course. Those involved in global scientific technology will continue to offer appropriate solutions for this dilemma.    

Beyond the realm of human imperfection, there always lies the possibility of divine intervention in world events. Of course, there are people all around the world, who will choose to refute this.

One might question whether humankind is exceeding the bounds of human power, by playing in the nuclear energy realm. Is humankind trying to emulate the role of the divine in its quest for power? 

While events continue to unfold in Japan, true believers everywhere are encouraged to continue to offer ongoing prayers for the resolution of the nuclear disaster, as well as for the people and the country of Japan, adversely affected by the tsunami and earthquake. 

A tragic scenario, like the disaster that is happening in Japan, may serve as a warning or a reprimand to humankind, one of a large enough nature that it causes people all around the world, to wake up and take notice. It is a wake-up call.