Even atheists can avoid liability for breaching an agreement by claiming that performance was delayed by an act of God—an unforeseen natural event such as a flood, tornado, earthquake, or lightning. However, whether a court accepts this argument often depends on the contract language in a “Force Majeure” clause. Humanists please note: although the reference to ‘God’ implies a supernatural cause for such events, it is accepted that some of these events are (at least partially) human-induced—for example, flooding caused by the use of reclaimed land or earthquakes caused by human activity, such as drilling or excavation.
See: force majeure
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