Why We Blame After Tragedy: Grief, Control, and the Texas Flood
What do floods, finger-pointing, and the Garden of Eden have in common?
Today on Insight Out, Devin Almonte walks through the heartbreaking Texas Hill Country floods and the cultural instinct that followed almost immediately: blame. From climate conspiracies to emergency response failures, we’re quick to demand answers. But what does our reaction really reveal?
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The timeline of the tragic flooding at Camp Mystic
- Why we blame before the dust even settles—and how that’s changed over time
- What grief actually looks like in our modern media age
- The biblical difference between blame and responsibility
- How to respond faithfully when the world breaks open
This isn’t just about weather. It’s about the state of the world. Because sometimes, sitting with the ache points us more toward God than pointing fingers ever could.
Scripture References:
- John 9 – “Who sinned…?”
- 2 Corinthians 5:4 – “We groan and are burdened…”
- Exodus 21:33–34 – Human responsibility
- Romans 8:22 – Creation groaning
Links & Resources:
5 Stages of Crisis Response:
- Impact: That frozen moment of shock. “A bad car accident.” “The river is flooding.” “The diagnosis is in.”
- Hero & Rescue: Adrenaline kicks in. Teams mobilize. People drop everything to help.
- Honeymoon: Support floods in: casseroles, donations, shared prayers. There’s this strong sense of “We’ll get through this together.”
- Disillusionment & Blame: Reality sets in. Fatigue. Delays. Bills. Promises forgotten. People who said they’d never sue start suing. And slowly… the blaming begins—of doctors, camps, agencies, even God.
- The Rebuild: Picking up the pieces. Finding a new normal. Starting to heal.
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What do you reach for when life unravels—answers, control, or blame? What helped you finally trust instead?
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