ChristiaNet.com, a Christian web site community, recently asked its readers in a survey if they thought filing an auto insurance claim was a 'Christian' thing to do.

The question, "Should Christians file auto insurance claims?" was posed to 290 participants. The responses showed that 236 out of 290 people agreed that if Christians suffer property damage or injury, they should file an insurance claim to help cover the loss. The debate behind the survey was how the action influences the moral standard they said accompanies the faith.

Forty-five of the readers answered that they were unsure about Christians filing claims. The overall consensus was that it depends on the circumstances surrounding the accident. To those respondents, insurance is for protection from bodily harm and property damage, but shouldn't be used as a means to gain monetary value from others. The nine participants in the survey that answered "no" to the question said that they felt the Lord would supply every need.

Overall, most believers said that they hoped claims could be settled through insurance companies without lawsuits becoming an issue because they believed they should not be party to claims that result in profit by cheating the company who provides the coverage.

As the survey shows, most Christians believe that it is acceptable to file claims as long as they are legitimate, and it is not viewed as cheating the insurance provider. The majority of the readers also agreed that sometimes it is necessary to do so. According to the study, one respondent said, "If you are paying insurance premiums then it is your right to file a claim."

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Survey: Should Christians File Auto Claims?

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