The legal term “Act of God” is a poor choice of words.

It’s used to describe an extraordinary and unexpected natural event (such as a hurricane, tornado, earthquake, or flood) that cannot be reasonably foreseen or prevented. Use of a term like this has a way of perpetuating the myth that God operates a master control panel for the universe. I believe in a God who created the universe, but I can’t buy the notion that he treats the created world or my personal life like a puppet on a string.

Hurricane Katrina is a natural disaster. It is not an act of God.