Holiday for Athiests

Housesitter · 10-30-2007, 06:58 PM

In Florida , an atheist became incensed over the preparation of Easter and Passover holidays. He decided to contact his lawyer about the discrimination inflicted on atheists by the constant celebrations afforded to Christians and Jews with all their holidays while atheists had no holiday to celebrate. The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the long passionate presentation by the lawyer, the Judge banged his gavel and declared, 'Case dismissed!'

The lawyer immediately stood and objected to the ruling and said,
'Your honor, how can you possibly dismiss this case?
The Christians have Christmas, Easter and many other observances. Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah...yet my client and all other atheists have no such holiday !'

The judge leaned forward in his chair and simply said, 'Obviously your client is too confused to even know about, much less celebrate his own atheists' holiday!'

The lawyer pompously said, 'Your Honor, we are unaware of any such holiday for atheists. Just when might that holiday be, your Honor?'

The judge said, 'Well it comes every year on exactly the same date---
April 1st! Since our calendar sets April 1st as 'April Fools Day,'
consider that Psalm 14:1 states, 'The fool says in his heart, there is no God.'

Thus, in my opinion, if your client says there is no God, then by scripture, he is a fool, and April 1st is his holiday!
Now have a good day and get out of my courtroom!!

violet · 10-30-2007, 08:54 PM

That's so good!!!!

adoptivemommy · 10-30-2007, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Housesitter

In Florida , an atheist became incensed over the preparation of Easter and Passover holidays. He decided to contact his lawyer about the discrimination inflicted on atheists by the constant celebrations afforded to Christians and Jews with all their holidays while atheists had no holiday to celebrate. The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the long passionate presentation by the lawyer, the Judge banged his gavel and declared, 'Case dismissed!'

The lawyer immediately stood and objected to the ruling and said,
'Your honor, how can you possibly dismiss this case?
The Christians have Christmas, Easter and many other observances. Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah...yet my client and all other atheists have no such holiday !'

The judge leaned forward in his chair and simply said, 'Obviously your client is too confused to even know about, much less celebrate his own atheists' holiday!'

The lawyer pompously said, 'Your Honor, we are unaware of any such holiday for atheists. Just when might that holiday be, your Honor?'

The judge said, 'Well it comes every year on exactly the same date---
April 1st! Since our calendar sets April 1st as 'April Fools Day,'
consider that Psalm 14:1 states, 'The fool says in his heart, there is no God.'

Thus, in my opinion, if your client says there is no God, then by scripture, he is a fool, and April 1st is his holiday!
Now have a good day and get out of my courtroom!!

Brilliant

, I love this!

Laura

Dusty · 10-31-2007, 03:07 AM

Good one.

Boanerges · 10-31-2007, 03:19 AM

Pastor Gary · 10-31-2007, 11:29 AM

For those who may wish to read a little more about the origin of this story and details relating to it's history, please use the link below:

http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/atheist.asp

Housesitter · 10-31-2007, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pastor Gary

For those who may wish to read a little more about the origin of this story and details relating to it's history, please use the link below:

http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/atheist.asp

No suggestion that it was real that is why I posted it in Humor Section not News.

Pastor Gary · 10-31-2007, 12:44 PM

I know, Ray - I provided that SNOPES link because there is some valuable 'lesson' analysis near the bottom of the page and I wanted everyone to be aware of it, as it is connected to the story and the reason for the story's popularity and continued circulation.

Let me quote a line from that analysys:

Quote:

"Pray that someday our courts will be full of these kinds of judges.

Maybe then, we can put God back where He belongs - in everything we do...

...Way to go, judge!"

That pretty much sums up the intent of the story and thank YOU, Ray, for posting it.

master of desguise · 11-17-2007, 11:22 PM

as Hannibal says (from A-Team) "I love it when a plan comes together!"

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