State Senator's lawsuit against God could be droppedAssociated Press
Published: Tuesday August 5, 2008
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) --State Sen. Ernie Chambers says his lawsuit against God might seem funny but that doesn't mean it doesn't have a serious point.
Chambers asked Douglas County District Judge Marlon Polk on Tuesday to let his lawsuit proceed. Chambers said he wants to make the point that everyone should have access to the courts regardless of whether they are poor or have the means of billionaire Warren Buffett of Omaha.
"What brought me to the point of filing this lawsuit was the ill-advised attempts by certain legislators to prevent the filing of certain lawsuits," Chambers said.
Polk said he would consider the issue and rule later.
Chambers acknowledges using wit and humor in the lawsuit he filed last September seeking a permanent injunction against God. Chambers said God has made terroristic threats against the senator and his constituents in Omaha, inspired fear and caused "widespread death, destruction and terrorization of millions upon millions of the Earth's inhabitants."
The court told Chambers last week that his lawsuit may be dismissed because he had failed to serve notice on God. Chambers acknowledged that failure in court Tuesday while sitting a few feet away from an empty table reserved for God and God's attorney.
"Despite my most sincere, zealous efforts, I could not find a location to serve the defendant," Chambers said.
But Chambers asked Polk to take official notice of God, and the Almighty's omniscience and omnipresence.
Chambers argued that courts and the U.S. government already routinely take notice of God. Courts swear in witnesses with an oath that includes the phrase "so help me God." Plus, the pledge of allegiance describes "one nation, under God," and U.S. currency proclaims "In God We Trust."
And the senator said that if the court recognizes God, the deity wouldn't need formal notice of the lawsuit because he knows everything. And God would be at every hearing because he's everywhere always.
A senator for 38 years, Chambers skips morning prayers during the legislative session and often criticizes Christians. He is being pushed out of the Legislature by term limits.
Chambers said he appreciates the difficult position Judge Polk is in because of the unique nature of the case, but he hopes the lawsuit will be allowed to proceed.
"Your honor, I do not envy your position," Chambers said.
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Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:02 pm
The DA should also file criminal charges for conspiracy to commit mass murder.
This should include all the mass murders inspired by God including the Inquisitions and the Crusades.
There is no statue of limitations on mass murder.
If any one deserves the death penalty it is God!!
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Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:44 am
hahahahaha! That's fuckin awesome. Would be great if there was a full hearing and case lol. Get Christopher Hitchens and PZ Meyers in there.
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Renee Newbie
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Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:39 pm
Hahah!
My favorite part of that article:
"The court told Chambers last week that his lawsuit may be dismissed because he had failed to serve notice on God. Chambers acknowledged that failure in court Tuesday while sitting a few feet away from an empty table reserved for God and God's attorney.
"Despite my most sincere, zealous efforts, I could not find a location to serve the defendant," Chambers said.
But Chambers asked Polk to take official notice of God, and the Almighty's omniscience and omnipresence.
Chambers argued that courts and the U.S. government already routinely take notice of God. Courts swear in witnesses with an oath that includes the phrase "so help me God." Plus, the pledge of allegiance describes "one nation, under God," and U.S. currency proclaims "In God We Trust."
And the senator said that if the court recognizes God, the deity wouldn't need formal notice of the lawsuit because he knows everything. And God would be at every hearing because he's everywhere always."
Could you imagine the judges position? Hahaha he/she could either say: "god doesn't exist therefore you can't sue him" or the court would hear the case...
carx Confident Learner
Joined: Jun 09, 2008
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Sat Aug 16, 2008 11:53 pm
Raskolnikov wrote:
hahahahaha! That's fuckin awesome. Would be great if there was a full hearing and case lol. Get Christopher Hitchens and PZ Meyers in there.
And make them the defendant of god
CH : “Your honor god cant be sued because he is nonexistent he is a hallucination.”
RD : “If wee look at evolution we can see how the concept of god is a malfunctioning of our system to find patterns and purpose in nature …”
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