In the UK Insurance Companies term damage caused to property by for example, Floods, Lightening,Gales,ect as "Acts of God"

Do these terms apply in the US

If they do, do those people who believe in God make a claim against their maker?

I would like to hear from Jehovahs witnesses, who I believe would refuse a blood transfusion to save there childs life because its death is the will of God?

Infact in the Jehovahs case do they have any form of insurance?

Seen the film 'The Man Who Sued God?' A mans fishing boat was damaged in a storm and the insurance company called it an 'act of God' and refused to pay up. He then sued the church, trying to make them prove the existance of God, because without a existance, the 'act of God' excuse could not be used.

I agree. If someone labels an accident an 'act of God' I believe they must then prove the existance of a God - otherwise, stop refering to such acts as 'acts of God'.

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Okay than an act of nature.

But this term is not used, is it? It is 'act of God' - why do you suppose this term is used?

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I believe this term is used because our laws orginated from our religious beliefs. Western society was formed primarily on the belief of God. Though I see us gradually decline into were God is no more, and everything is becoming more acceptable in society. However these are just my own opinions.

Fair enough, I can agree with your thoughts there. But knowing that not everyone believes in God, wouldn't it be better to say 'act of nature' than 'act of God' because like I said, if you claim 'act of God' aren't you then saying that God is responsible? If so, then God must exist, right?

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I believe God has already been removed to much from our society.

I always found it strange that insurance companies use "Act of God" in their fine print. Usually it's to denote something that you can't make a claim on... and it seems to me that it's broad enough to cover just about anything. It in fact has no meaning.

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Why do you think that is? my view is that with the standards of education improving with leaps and bounds over the last 40 yrs, and with the internet providing instant knowledge, the con is being understood and exposed.

It must be different in the UK, York Minster, a cathederal was struck by lightning( act of God) and sustain a lot of damage.The insurance Co payed, it caused great amusement over hear that the "house of God" was struck by an "Act of God".

Isnt an act of nature the same, God made nature? plus doesnt he have an all seeing eye? his aim is not all that good or is it?