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OP - October 16, 2008, 04:37 PM

Suit against God thrown out over lack of address
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By NATE JENKINS
Associated Press Writer

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- A judge has thrown out a Nebraska legislator's lawsuit against God, saying the Almighty wasn't properly served due to his unlisted home address. State Sen. Ernie Chambers filed the lawsuit last year seeking a permanent injunction against God.

He 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."

Chambers has said he filed the lawsuit to make the point that everyone should have access to the courts regardless of whether they are rich or poor.

On Tuesday, however, Douglas County District Court Judge Marlon Polk ruled that under state law a plaintiff must have access to the defendant for a lawsuit to move forward.

"Given that this court finds that there can never be service effectuated on the named defendant this action will be dismissed with prejudice," Polk wrote.

Chambers, who graduated from law school but never took the bar exam, thinks he's found a hole in the judge's ruling.

"The court itself acknowledges the existence of God," Chambers said Wednesday. "A consequence of that acknowledgment is a recognition of God's omniscience."

Therefore, Chambers said, "Since God knows everything, God has notice of this lawsuit."

Chambers has 30 days to decide whether to appeal. He said he hasn't decided yet.

Chambers, who has served a record 38 years in the Nebraska Legislature, is not returning next year because of term limits. He skips morning prayers during the legislative session and often criticizes Christians.

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Reply #1 - October 16, 2008, 05:14 PM

Why are there prayers in the legislature sessions? Isn't that a violation of the separation of religion and state?

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Reply #2 - October 16, 2008, 06:15 PM

Wouldn't you have thought that (under the current covenant) casting your eyes skyward and uttering a few humble words would have the desired effect?

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Reply #3 - October 17, 2008, 05:23 AM

I love this bit:

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Chambers, who graduated from law school but never took the bar exam, thinks he's found a hole in the judge's ruling.

"The court itself acknowledges the existence of God," Chambers said Wednesday. "A consequence of that acknowledgment is a recognition of God's omniscience."

Therefore, Chambers said, "Since God knows everything, God has notice of this lawsuit."

And yes, prayers in the legislature are a breach of separation of church and state. Funny, that. We have that sort of thing in Australia too, although most people don't take it too seriously. In fact they might have ditched the prayers now. Not sure.

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Reply #4 - October 17, 2008, 09:31 AM

If only Mr Chambers had added God's last name in his suit, the court would have definitely found the address for Mr Dammit.

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Reply #5 - October 17, 2008, 02:35 PM

Kind of reminds you of that Billy Connelly film where he sues god for 'an act of god', as I remember it, when his boat is wrecked and the insurance company refuses to pay out because it's an act of god.

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Reply #6 - October 18, 2008, 01:11 AM

"The Man Who Sued God". Funny film, that was. Connelly rocks.

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Reply #7 - December 13, 2008, 05:15 AM

A suit against the Almighty thrown out over a lack of a dress?

Hmm...

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Reply #8 - October 12, 2014, 09:48 AM

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Reply #9 - October 12, 2014, 10:23 AM

Quote from: Anti-Jihadist on October 16, 2008, 04:37 PM
Suit against God thrown out over lack of address
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By NATE JENKINS
Associated Press Writer

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- A judge has thrown out a Nebraska legislator's lawsuit against God, saying the Almighty wasn't properly served due to his unlisted home address. State Sen. Ernie Chambers filed the lawsuit last year seeking a permanent injunction against God.

Hmm that is a good one an important one.. but the link is no working to know more about Mr. State Sen. Ernie Chambers.. well let put some links to know more about the person..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7673591.stm Thursday, 16 October 2008

well that is 5year old.. wiki says
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Ernest (Ernie) W. Chambers (born July 10, 1937) is a Nebraska State Senator who represents North Omaha's 11th District in the Nebraska State Legislature. He is also a civil rights activist and is considered by most citizens of Nebraska as the most prominent and outspoken African-American leader in the state[original research?]. As a State Senator, Chambers was considered[by whom?] one of the Legislature's most passionate, controversial and colorful members and was characterized by some outlets of the national media as "the Maverick of Omaha," the "angriest black man in Nebraska," and "defender of the downtrodden". Due to a term limits law passed in 2000, his term in the Nebraska Legislature ended in January 2009. It is generally agreed[by whom?] that even after 38 years he would have easily won re-election. As he put it, "They had to change the [state] constitution to get rid of me." He is the longest-serving state senator in the history of Nebraska.

Damn he is old timer and a great guy.. but time limits for all politicians across the globe is very important..

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