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'God' gets an attorney in lawsuit

ANNA JO BRATTON, Associated Press Writer 37 minutes ago

LINCOLN, Neb. - The mystery of one response to a lawsuit against God has been solved. Eric Perkins, an attorney in Corpus Christi, Texas, said Friday he filed a response to the lawsuit from Nebraska State Sen. Ernie Chambers. "It's kind of a turn on 'What would Jesus do?'" Perkins said. "I thought to myself, "what would God say?"



"Defendant denies that this or any court has jurisdiction ... over Him any more than the court has jurisdiction over the wind or rain, sunlight or darkness," according to Perkins' response.

As for Chambers' contention that God made terroristic threats, inspired fear and caused "widespread death, destruction and terrorization," Perkins wrote that God "contends that any harm or injury suffered is a direct and proximate result of mankind ignoring obvious warnings."

Perkins, who said he is a Christian, faxed one of at least two responses to Chambers' lawsuit. He said while he hopes the lawsuit was just a stunt by Chambers, "maybe his timing has something to do with world affairs. I'd hate to be that person who sat back and did nothing."

The problem of serving God a summons could land the lawsuit in the earthly scrap heap of failed legal actions.

But whether the issue goes before a judge may largely depend on how hard Chambers pushes the issue. The senator isn't asking that notice be served to God, but says in his lawsuit that if he doesn't get a summary judgment in the case, he wants a hearing — "if the court deems such a hearing not to be a futile act."

Chambers, a self-proclaimed agnostic, said he's trying to makes the point that anybody can sue anybody. He said his filing was triggered by a federal lawsuit he considers frivolous.

It's still not clear where a second response from "God" came from. There was no contact information on the filing, which turned up on the counter at the Douglas County Court office, although St. Michael the Archangel is listed as a witness.

Attempts to reach Chambers by phone Friday were unsuccessful.

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I read about Chambers lawsuit. Thanks for posting a follow up.

The article I read said that Chambers was going after Tort Reform.

Which I would applaud him for.

I certainly hope so.

Have either of you seen the Billy Connolly film "The Man Who Sued God"? It's set down the south coast of Australia, not far from where I live. It is a first rate film, and hilarious. Synopsis etc in link below:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2003/08/01/t ... view.shtml

AussiePam;698311 wrote: Have either of you seen the Billy Connolly film "The Man Who Sued God"? It's set down the south coast of Australia, not far from where I live. It is a first rate film, and hilarious. Synopsis etc in link below:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2003/08/01/t ... view.shtml


I have . it's hilarious. Does raise a rather interesting question as well. It's even funnier iof you are familiar with the kind of sectarian background Connolly grew up in.

Cool.

Thanks.

I'll have to find that.

I can't thank you enough, Pam.

Such a wonderful film! Everyone must see this!

You'll never forget it.

Thank you thank you thank you.

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Gosh, JacksDad - I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! I've just got back from a few days in the area it was filmed in. Great countryside. I've seen the film several times, and it still has me on the edge of my chair. Even with Billy Connolly, it's a very very aussie type film too. He's kind of Aussie, really, for a Scot!! Grin. Bolshie, foul mouthed when it suits him, agin the government, but creative and with an enormous zest for life.