2007-01-01 12:37:36 · 16 answers · asked by Ashley 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
So does "nature" act with malicious intent, then?
2007-01-01 12:46:35 · update #1
It's a figure of speech. I wouldn't hold God personally responsible if my house were struck by lightning.
2007-01-01 12:41:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Acts of Nature
2007-01-01 12:44:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How ironic is it that,according to the answers I'm seeing,a thunderstorm,hurricane,tornado, etc., is an act of nature,but it always seems to be God's fault when these acts of nature happen. According to many questions I've seen here from atheists, they may not believe in God,but they sure don't have any problem blaming Him for all the bad that happens in the world.
There are scientific explanations for natural disasters,and since science is the "god" of atheists, maybe they should ask scientists why they can't stop natural disasters instead of asking why God,whom they claim not to believe in, doesn't stop them.
2007-01-01 13:08:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So-called "Acts of God" are typically not covered under insurance policies.
That phrase is usually used in the part/s of a policy that describes exemptions to coverage.
Therefore, no, I doubt that anyone would claim something that would make them ineligible for coverage.
2007-01-01 12:43:34 · answer #4 · answered by Realistic Viewpoint 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An "act of God" is a legal term, relating to "acts of nature". If it still exists in insurance policies, it is a legal, rather than religious term.
2007-01-01 12:41:44 · answer #5 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have an imaginary God, and I was able to get my insurance agent to admit that acts of an imaginary God qualify under the category of "acts of God."
I explained to him that it's too hard to determine which Gods are real and which are imaginary, and so we must allow this.
I sure saved a lot on my overall insurance costs.
2007-01-01 12:45:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with what the deuce. They are called acts of nature. Acts of God would have insurance companies bankrupt.
2007-01-01 12:44:20 · answer #7 · answered by Eva 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"A natural and unavoidable catastrophe that interrupts the expected course of events." That is the definition of an "act of God". It states nothing about the existence of a God, it is a figure of speech. I am sure you were trying to be funny, and I am equally sure that other believers will find this funny.
2007-01-01 12:42:46 · answer #8 · answered by Amanda D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's an act of nature, not an act of god.
2007-01-01 12:41:29 · answer #9 · answered by eri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Acts of God" is ridiculous. It's Act of Nature.
2007-01-01 12:42:38 · answer #10 · answered by racedayvinyls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋