State Senator Ernie Chambers sues God

[Denial]

In order to make a point about frivilous lawsuits, State Senator Ernie Chambers sues god.

http://www.ketv.com/news/14133442/detail.html

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20823832

Chambers lawsuit, which was filed on Friday in Douglas County Court, seeks a permanent injunction ordering God to cease certain harmful activities and the making of terroristic threats.

The lawsuit admits God goes by all sorts of alias, names, titles and designations and it also recognizes the fact that the defendant is “Omnipresent”.

In the lawsuit Chambers says he’s tried to contact God numerous times, “Plaintiff, despite reasonable efforts to effectuate personal service upon Defendant (“Come out, come out, wherever you are”) has been unable to do so.” I found this to be pretty hilarious. Nice to see a politician with a sense of humour. :D

[hgc]

This doesn't have to be at all frivolous. If he would only name as parties to the suit some of God's self-professed representatives on Earth, then he'd have flesh-and-blood defendants to target. Pat Robertson has been passing on a lot of the vengeful diety's threats lately. He'd make a prime subject for judgement -- of the civil courts that is!

[Zep]

Just curious...

Who is God's legal representative in the US courts?

[Denial]

Just curious...

Who is God's legal representative in the US courts?

Just a wild guess...Robert Anderholt? :p

[Zep]

Ah... Who? :confused:

[quixotecoyote]

I've heard a dozen cases like this. IIRC they all get thrown out because the plaintiff cannot show the court has jurisdiction or because the defendant cannot be served.

[Damien Evans]

This reminds me of this movie: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Who_Sued_God

[Zep]

I've heard a dozen cases like this. IIRC they all get thrown out because the plaintiff cannot show the court has jurisdiction or because the defendant cannot be served.Surely, with god being omnipresent, he can be served? Just hold up the papers and wave them about...

[UnrepentantSinner]

Just curious...

Who is God's legal representative in the US courts?

Doubless some law school grad from Regent University (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regent_University#Bush_administration_hires).

[rjh01]

This reminds me of this movie: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Who_Sued_God

Great movie. In the movie the defendants are the church. Very embarrassing. Do they admit there is no god? Papers can be served on them.

[quixotecoyote]

Surely, with god being omnipresent, he can be served? Just hold up the papers and wave them about...


Ahh yes, but how would you verify it?

[Brown]

So many people claim to be representatives for the Almighty.

And yet, when it comes to receiving lawsuit papers, these folks sound a lot like Peter: "No, we don't hang around together. No, we're not associated. Look, I don't know him, all right??"

[Beerina]

Just curious...

Who is God's legal representative in the US courts?

For a court to have legitimacy, it needs two things:

1) Legal jurisdiction

2) The ability to enforce its decisions


Against an omnipotent entity, #2 falls woefully short. Not just physically, but probably philosophically, as well. How legitimate would a lawsuit by amoebae in your lab petri dish be? Moreover, as has been argued in various short stories over the years, God on the witness stand cannot be trusted given the threats of punishment for perjury are vapid.

[TragicMonkey]

If God is omnipresent, and lacks the necessary documentation, he is clearly in this country illegally and should be seized, interrogated, and either deported or disappeared to Guantanamo. Terrorists seem to drop his name a lot, which surely makes him a person of interest.

[Locknar]

I for one, hope George Burns shows up :)

[Denial]

Ah... Who? :confused:

Congressman Robert "The Ten Commandments represent the very cornerstone of Western civilization and the basis of our legal system here in America" Anderholt from Alabama.

[geni]

If God is omnipresent, and lacks the necessary documentation, he is clearly in this country illegally and should be seized, interrogated, and either deported or disappeared to Guantanamo. Terrorists seem to drop his name a lot, which surely makes him a person of interest.

Ah no. He entered the country prior to 1776 so no problem. He may also run for President. Might have tax issues mind.

[quixotecoyote]

I think someone has started a thread about this in every sub-forum now.

[Achán hiNidráne]

Can we make this a class action lawsuit?

[strathmeyer]

How could you guys miss God' response?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070921/ap_on_fe_st/odd_suing_god

[OldTigerCub]

I for one, hope George Burns shows up :)

Now THAT would be a miracle I'd like to see!

(gotta admit, I miss George Burns):(