Don't like the weather? - Sue God

MrBishop · 09-20-2007, 05:09 PM

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - A court in Nebraska is being asked to cast judgement on the ultimate judge -- God.
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State lawmaker Ernie Chambers filed a lawsuit Friday against the Almighty -- acknowledging he/she goes by numerous aliases -- for causing "fearsome floods, egregious earthquakes, horrendous hurricanes, terrifying tornadoes, pestilential plagues" and other alliterative catastrophes.

The suit, Chambers vs God, asks the court for a "permanent injunction ordering defendant (God) to cease certain harmful activities and the making of terrorist threats" which affect innumerable persons, including Chambers's constituents.

It asserts that God is "the admitted perpetrator" of such acts and said that God's omnipresence gives the local Douglas County District Court jurisdiction in the suit, adding that God's omniscience eliminates the need to issue a formal notice of the lawsuit.

Chambers told local media he filed the suit to make a point about frivolous lawsuits frequently seen in US courts, citing a recent one against a judge.

He asked the court to award him an unspecified summary judgment against God, or, in the alternative, issue a permanent injunction against God engaging in the damaging acts cited in the filing.

Neither God nor his/her spokespersons could be contacted for comment.

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/07091...ligion_offbeat

Insidious Rex · 09-20-2007, 05:38 PM

My thinking is god will settle out of court. Either that or a plague of frogs will hit all of Nebraska...

The Gaffer · 09-20-2007, 05:57 PM

All the best lawyers are on the other team...

***Earniel*** · 09-20-2007, 06:42 PM

I thought it was an original idea.

I'm curious to see how far this sort of parody could continue through the legal system. It could be interesting if they filed for a restraining order.

Nautipus · 09-20-2007, 08:44 PM

I'm afraid, and slightly confused. I need someone to hold.

Though, that is a neat idea, I wonder if, someday, someone will actually sue God. I'd like to be there.

hectorberlioz · 09-20-2007, 08:54 PM

God has the best lawyer - himself

. You can't win

Nautipus · 09-20-2007, 09:08 PM

Well, unless maybe......Naw, you cant win. for one thing, He know's everything, there's no way to lead Him along and trick Him, He's too crafty.

***Rían*** · 09-21-2007, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by The Gaffer

All the best lawyers are on the other team...

ROFL!

*waves to Bish*

Miss Cassandra · 09-21-2007, 11:28 AM

LINCOLN, Neb. - A legislator who filed a lawsuit against God has gotten something he might not have expected: a response. One of two court filings from "God" came Wednesday under otherworldly circumstances, according to John Friend, clerk of the Douglas County District Court in Omaha.

"This one miraculously appeared on the counter. It just all of a sudden was here — poof!" Friend said.

State Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha sued God last week, seeking a permanent injunction against the Almighty for making terroristic threats, inspiring fear and causing "widespread death, destruction and terrorization of millions upon millions of the Earth's inhabitants."

Chambers, a self-proclaimed agnostic who often criticizes Christians, said his filing was triggered by a federal lawsuit he considers frivolous. He said he's trying to makes the point that anybody can sue anybody.

Not so, says "God." His response argues that the defendant is immune from some earthly laws and the court lacks jurisdiction.

It adds that blaming God for human oppression and suffering misses an important point.

"I created man and woman with free will and next to the promise of immortal life, free will is my greatest gift to you," according to the response, as read by Friend.

There was no contact information on the filing, although St. Michael the Archangel is listed as a witness, Friend said.

A second response from "God" disputing Chambers' allegations lists a phone number for a Corpus Christi law office. A message left for that office was not immediately returned Thursday.

Attempts to reach Chambers by phone and at his Capitol office Thursday were unsuccessful.

...

Yeah. Right.
Ill believe that when the sky bleeds and gapes open to swallow us all.
WTF-ever.

**Mari** · 09-21-2007, 04:15 PM

hehe, nice initiative though. It is true that there are some ridiculous lawsuits going on in America and my guess would be that it's the same here. It's like you don't have your own common sense or responsibility anymore. If there is something you don't like: sue.
The answer to everything...? Perhaps this ridiculous case will make some people realize how foolish they are acting, allthough I can also imagine that a lot of people will be offended by this lawsuit.

brownjenkins · 09-21-2007, 04:35 PM

Considering the fact that god isn't a member of any recognized world nation, I think he could be considered an unlawful combatant and incarcerated indefinitely in Guantanamo.

**Nurvingiel** · 09-21-2007, 08:43 PM

Bwahahahahahahahah *gasp* *gasp* ahahahahahah!!

**Mari** · 09-26-2007, 12:08 PM

Careful! Don't choke! I don't know the Heimlich (or whatever technique you are supposed to use)

Lief Erikson · 09-26-2007, 01:27 PM

I like the response to the complaint

.

GrayMouser · 09-27-2007, 05:38 AM

IIRC a while back a member of Congress demanded that all references to an"Act of God" be stripped from Federal disaster regulations and notices on grounds of violation of separation of Church and State.

The Congressman thought that it wasn't fair that the only time that God could be mentioned by the government was when He was getting blamed for something.

Nautipus · 09-27-2007, 10:03 AM

I dont really know how to take that.

I did like God's response a few posts up.

09-20-2007, 05:38 PM	#2
Insidious Rex Quasi Evil Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryland, US Posts: 4,634	My thinking is god will settle out of court. Either that or a plague of frogs will hit all of Nebraska... __________________ "People's political beliefs don't stem from the factual information they've acquired. Far more the facts people choose to believe are the product of their political beliefs." "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

09-20-2007, 06:42 PM	#4
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	I thought it was an original idea. I'm curious to see how far this sort of parody could continue through the legal system. It could be interesting if they filed for a restraining order. __________________ We are not things.

09-20-2007, 08:44 PM	#5
Nautipus Kraken King Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Under the sea Posts: 2,714	I'm afraid, and slightly confused. I need someone to hold. Though, that is a neat idea, I wonder if, someday, someone will actually sue God. I'd like to be there. __________________ Being the King of these Beings, This is my Child One of my top ten favorite movies. "You ever try to flick a fly? "No." "It's a waste of time." "Can you see it?" "No." "It's right there!" "Where? "There!" "What is it?" "A crab." "A crab? I dont see any crab." "How?! It's right there!!" "Where?" "There!!!!" "Oh." -Excerpts from A Tale of Two Morons One of the best Global Warming Messages out there

09-20-2007, 08:54 PM	#6
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	God has the best lawyer - himself. You can't win __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide

09-20-2007, 09:08 PM	#7
Nautipus Kraken King Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Under the sea Posts: 2,714	Well, unless maybe......Naw, you cant win. for one thing, He know's everything, there's no way to lead Him along and trick Him, He's too crafty. __________________ Being the King of these Beings, This is my Child One of my top ten favorite movies. "You ever try to flick a fly? "No." "It's a waste of time." "Can you see it?" "No." "It's right there!" "Where? "There!" "What is it?" "A crab." "A crab? I dont see any crab." "How?! It's right there!!" "Where?" "There!!!!" "Oh." -Excerpts from A Tale of Two Morons One of the best Global Warming Messages out there

09-20-2007, 05:57 PM	#3
The Gaffer Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In me taters Posts: 3,288	All the best lawyers are on the other team...

09-21-2007, 11:28 AM	#9
Miss Cassandra Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 160	'God' apparently responds to lawsuit' LINCOLN, Neb. - A legislator who filed a lawsuit against God has gotten something he might not have expected: a response. One of two court filings from "God" came Wednesday under otherworldly circumstances, according to John Friend, clerk of the Douglas County District Court in Omaha. "This one miraculously appeared on the counter. It just all of a sudden was here — poof!" Friend said. State Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha sued God last week, seeking a permanent injunction against the Almighty for making terroristic threats, inspiring fear and causing "widespread death, destruction and terrorization of millions upon millions of the Earth's inhabitants." Chambers, a self-proclaimed agnostic who often criticizes Christians, said his filing was triggered by a federal lawsuit he considers frivolous. He said he's trying to makes the point that anybody can sue anybody. Not so, says "God." His response argues that the defendant is immune from some earthly laws and the court lacks jurisdiction. It adds that blaming God for human oppression and suffering misses an important point. "I created man and woman with free will and next to the promise of immortal life, free will is my greatest gift to you," according to the response, as read by Friend. There was no contact information on the filing, although St. Michael the Archangel is listed as a witness, Friend said. A second response from "God" disputing Chambers' allegations lists a phone number for a Corpus Christi law office. A message left for that office was not immediately returned Thursday. Attempts to reach Chambers by phone and at his Capitol office Thursday were unsuccessful. ... Yeah. Right. Ill believe that when the sky bleeds and gapes open to swallow us all. WTF-ever. __________________ DIMMU BORGIR Antichristus Spiritualis

09-21-2007, 04:15 PM	#10
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	hehe, nice initiative though. It is true that there are some ridiculous lawsuits going on in America and my guess would be that it's the same here. It's like you don't have your own common sense or responsibility anymore. If there is something you don't like: sue. The answer to everything...? Perhaps this ridiculous case will make some people realize how foolish they are acting, allthough I can also imagine that a lot of people will be offended by this lawsuit. __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

09-21-2007, 04:35 PM	#11
brownjenkins Advocatus Diaboli Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reality Posts: 3,767	Considering the fact that god isn't a member of any recognized world nation, I think he could be considered an unlawful combatant and incarcerated indefinitely in Guantanamo. __________________ Your reality, sir, is lies and balderdash and I'm delighted to say that I have no grasp of it whatsoever.

09-26-2007, 12:08 PM	#13
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Careful! Don't choke! I don't know the Heimlich (or whatever technique you are supposed to use) __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

09-26-2007, 01:27 PM	#14
Lief Erikson Elf Lord Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Posts: 6,343	I like the response to the complaint . __________________ If the world has indeed, as I have said, been built of sorrow, it has been built by the hands of love, because in no other way could the soul of man, for whom the world was made, reach the full stature of its perfection. ~Oscar Wilde, written from prison Oscar Wilde's last words: "Either the wallpaper goes, or I do."

09-27-2007, 05:38 AM	#15
GrayMouser Elf Lord Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ilha Formosa Posts: 2,068	IIRC a while back a member of Congress demanded that all references to an"Act of God" be stripped from Federal disaster regulations and notices on grounds of violation of separation of Church and State. The Congressman thought that it wasn't fair that the only time that God could be mentioned by the government was when He was getting blamed for something. __________________ Glendower: I can call spirits from the vasty deep. Hotspur: Why, so can I, or so can any man; But will they come when you do call for them? "I like pigs. Dogs look up to us, cats look down on us, but pigs treat us as equals."- Winston Churchill

09-27-2007, 10:03 AM	#16
Nautipus Kraken King Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Under the sea Posts: 2,714	I dont really know how to take that. I did like God's response a few posts up. __________________ Being the King of these Beings, This is my Child One of my top ten favorite movies. "You ever try to flick a fly? "No." "It's a waste of time." "Can you see it?" "No." "It's right there!" "Where? "There!" "What is it?" "A crab." "A crab? I dont see any crab." "How?! It's right there!!" "Where?" "There!!!!" "Oh." -Excerpts from A Tale of Two Morons One of the best Global Warming Messages out there

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