CNN has an interesting article this morning. It seems that Nebraska State Sen. Ernie Chambers (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.”
Perhaps that’s not so weird in Nebraska.
But what is weird is that God responded to the suit. One of two court filings from “God” in response came Wednesday, according to John Friend, clerk of the Douglas County District Court in Omaha, who said, “This one miraculously appeared on the counter. It just all of a sudden was here — poof!”
So what did God have to say in response? According to Fried, God indicated that he cannot be sued. Specifically, God argues that he (or she, the report wasn’t clear) is immune from some earthly laws and the court lacks jurisdiction. It adds that blaming God for human oppression and suffering misses the important point that God “created man and woman with free will and next to the promise of immortal life, free will is my greatest gift to you.” There was no contact information on the filing, although St. Michael the Archangel is listed as a witness.
Why was the suit filed? 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 make the point that anybody can sue anybody.
Neither John Denver nor George Burns were available for comment. Morgan Freeman did not respond, however, it should be noted that Ernie Chambers looks a lot like Mr. Freeman, and the two have not been seen together.
