[outofsalt]

Is sickness an act of God?

[piasa]

The Creator of the universe did create the wee little things to confound the mighty... including viruses and bacteria.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Is sickness an act of God?

It doesn't seem as clear-cut as natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, tornados, or floods.

Good info here --> When is an outbreak an act of God? Mitigating commercial and operational risks during the COVID-19 crisis

When it comes to a public health crisis such as COVID-19, the threshold question is whether the specific circumstances are or may warrant a “triggering event” under the contract:

• Does the contract define an Act of God or force majeure? What does it say?
• Does the contractual definition include specific designations such as public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), pandemic, or epidemic? If so, what standard applies (eg, World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)?
• During a WHO designated PHEIC, the WHO can issue temporary recommendations. These are non-binding measures that may address travel, trade, quarantine, screening, and treatment. WHO can also set global standards of practice during a PHEIC.

So, the WHO declaration of "Pandemic" today probably has big bearing on the outcome of insurance payments. It seems that declaration may let insurers off the hook.

[Sirius Lee]

Is sickness an act of God?

I think of it more as a consequence of turning Godlessness. When nations turn their back to God, maybe He folds his arms and say "Ye are on your own."

I pray that America experiences a revival of faith and re-consecrations this nation to Our Lord.