From the warranty card of the Creative Zen Vision:M

Rookierookie · #1 (**permalink**) 01-12-2006, 01:39 AM

"8. The limited warranty does not apply to:
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b. Damage from external causes such as floods, storms, fires, sand, dirt, earthquakes, an Act of God, exposure to sunlight, weather, moisture, heat, or corrosive environments, electrical surges, battery leakage, theft, or damage caused by the connection to other products not recommended for interconnection by Creative"

An Act of God?

dj_venom · #2 (**permalink**) 01-12-2006, 02:42 AM

Watch the movie 'The man who sued God' starring Billy Connely, that should explain a few things

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That's basically cover for any other disaster, in the movie, the man's boat gets struck by lightning, which wasn't in the policy, however Act of God was declared and a court battle happened... pretty funny.

And as a side note, someone actually sued God, they won, because the defendant never turned up... that also stopped any sum of money being paid.

Xandax · #3 (**permalink**) 01-12-2006, 03:42 AM

"Act of God" is a common concept in a vast number of contacts you'll find

Generally, however, it just goes under the term Force Majeure

Phreddie · #4 (**permalink**) 01-12-2006, 04:06 AM

How do you sue god? he would have to be a legal citizen of somwhere to be sued... bah.

Yeah, I heard a story where lightning struck an old dead tree, and caused it to fall on a house, insurance wouldnt pay because they claimed it was 'an act of god', I wonder if their are acts of allah, or if an aethiest could sue saying that god doesnt exist and therefore could not have damaged his property, and therefore the insurance must pay.

Greg. · #5 (**permalink**) 01-12-2006, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Phreddie

How do you sue god? he would have to be a legal citizen of somwhere to be sued... bah.

Yeah, I heard a story where lightning struck an old dead tree, and caused it to fall on a house, insurance wouldnt pay because they claimed it was 'an act of god', I wonder if their are acts of allah, or if an aethiest could sue saying that god doesnt exist and therefore could not have damaged his property, and therefore the insurance must pay.

*Stands up

"My client cannot be held responsible for the actions of this existential anthropomorphism, which may or may not exist... as this court cannot impose its Judeo-Christian belief system on my client..."

Why isn't it act of nature or something?

However if we work backwards... Assuming that 'God' acts in the world, then everything is an act of God. Therefore your insurance policy is in effect, useless...

Fiona · #6 (**permalink**) 01-12-2006, 10:45 AM

Very deep determinist water there, methinks

dj_venom · #7 (**permalink**) 04-14-2006, 10:21 PM

Sorry to bump this thread, but I thought my ramblings might as well go here.

I was in Church Thursday night, for the 'Washing of the feet'. Now, they had 4 basins of water, but they were used by several people, as the whole congregation was invited to use it. Now, like many of the practices (such as the drinking of the wine), I think it is an extremely unhealthy thing, so I didn't participate. But it did get me thinking.

This is a breeding ground for tinea and other things. So what happens if someone gets it, then demands the Church pays the medical bill. Or for any other accident that occurs at the Church or as a result of it, and the Church has to pay.

Will their insurance cover it? Because I would think, the insurance would call it 'An Act of God'.

Lestat · #8 (**permalink**) 04-15-2006, 08:26 AM

For the feet washing: Chlorine... lots of chlorine. That's what we used in Cholera Treatment Centers (disinfecting your hands & shoes both on the way in & out).

Chimaera182 · #9 (**permalink**) 04-15-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Phreddie

I wonder if their are acts of allah, or if an aethiest could sue saying that god doesnt exist and therefore could not have damaged his property, and therefore the insurance must pay.

I'm an atheist, and I doubt I could get away with that. If I tried to sue and take this to court, the court would go in favor of the insurance company because they're all God-fearing people, and I'm some sad heathen. And then I'd be sued for damages.

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Originally Posted by GregtheSleeper

*Stands up

"My client cannot be held responsible for the actions of this existential anthropomorphism, which may or may not exist... as this court cannot impose its Judeo-Christian belief system on my client..."

Why isn't it act of nature or something?

However if we work backwards... Assuming that 'God' acts in the world, then everything is an act of God. Therefore your insurance policy is in effect, useless...

Greg, if I had to go through this, I think I'll quote you.

Unfortunately, I can only see how it could be used against me. "If the plaintiff does not believe in God, then how do we know he is telling the truth? He swore on the Bible--to God--he would tell the truth, but by his own statement, he does not believe in God. If he does not believe, then we have no reason to trust anything he says." Like everyone who swears on the Bible tells the truth anyway.

But you get the point.

It's true. I could claim that my VCR ate the rented VHS, and the VCR broke and destroyed the tape. I could claim it was an act of God. Then I'd never have to return the porno! Er, or something like that.

dj_venom · #10 (**permalink**) 04-16-2006, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Lestat

For the feet washing: Chlorine... lots of chlorine. That's what we used in Cholera Treatment Centers (disinfecting your hands & shoes both on the way in & out).

Oh no, I didn't actually do the thing, so I'm still medically fit.

I was just wondering, would insurance ever cover something that happens in a Church, because wouldn't the Church have to say it is an act of god.

Darzog · #11 (**permalink**) 04-17-2006, 10:39 AM

When I sat on a jury last year there wasn't a bible anywhere in the courtroom. People just raised their hand.

And I believe that if you read the full T&C, Act of God is probably defined in words that are more in line with Act of Nature.

shana · #12 (**permalink**) 04-17-2006, 03:06 PM

How are atheists sworn in, in court??

The last time I took communion, I came down with a horrible flu-type virus and was in bed for 4 days. Perhaps the church should compensate me for my time, due to this act of God?

Fiona · #13 (**permalink**) 04-17-2006, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by shana

How are atheists sworn in, in court??

Well in Britain we affirm. That is we undertake to tell the truth etc but without swearing on god or the bible

Luis Antonio · #14 (**permalink**) 04-17-2006, 05:26 PM

Godly powers can not be comprehended, therefore you put him on contracts so you'll be not in trouble if some fanatic decides its time to prove Godly powers can win some note

dj_venom · #15 (**permalink**) 04-18-2006, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by shana

How are atheists sworn in, in court??

By using the Lord's name in vain?

Yeah, frankly I think it is quite pathetic that the Bible is still used, not only because it contradicts our Secular society, but also because it's just not right to force others into swearing on something that we consider valuable, regardless of what they think.