What if God brought a Law Suit against us?

What if God brought a Law Suit against us?

Strange question? I don’t think so. In Omaha, Nebraska a Senator Ernie Chambers launched a Law Suit against God. It is reported in to have happened around August 2008. For that reason I am not sure of the present state of the Suit and where Ernie is today.

It is the thought/concept that has captured interest… only reversing that and wondering if God could sue us.

A quote from Josh Funk’s article states…
“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.”

As I searched for more info on Ernie Chambers I found that he lost his job in the Senate of Nebraska in April 17, 2008. There was a State limit put on how long a person could serve in the Senate. Ernie was ousted.

So in the same summer he launched his Law Suit.

One thing that I can deduce from this is that Old Men that have time of their hands need something to do with that time. It is likely why God gives Old Men their wives – so when they retire the have something to do. (And the fact that Women outlive most men by about 15 years is again God’s provision… He gives them an extra 15 to 20 years of freedom after doing a good job – but that is another story.)

What would the wording look like if God sued us?

I suggest the following…
“God said ‘John Doe’(representing the general public as a whole) has made terroristic threats against God and inspired fear and caused "widespread death, destruction and terrorization of millions upon millions of the Earth's inhabitants because of the way that John Doe has treated his fellow earthlings."

The court told God last week that His lawsuit may be dismissed because He had failed to serve notice on John Doe. God acknowledged that failure in court Tuesday while sitting a few feet away from an empty table reserved for John Doe and John's attorney.

"Despite my most sincere, zealous efforts, I could not find a location to serve the defendant," God said. “He was no where to be found – kind of like the first man that I made.”

But God asked Judge Polk to take official notice of God’s ability noting that His omniscience and omnipresence would be working diligently to secure John Doe’s presence – by whatever means. He needed an extension of this Law Suit to get the attention of John Doe.”

My question today is… “Would you be named along with John Doe for the way that you treat you neighbor, fellow citizens, fellow church members, and those around you in general?”

My general take on the situation that I have viewed around me is – a lot of people may be in court with some heavy questions to be answered someday… if God sued us.

~ Murray Lincoln ~
Source:
http://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=5519887&page=1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernie_Chambers

August 5, 2008—
Senator Suing God Urges Judge to Proceed
by By JOSH FUNK Associated Press Writer

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.