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**TimoDassss** · 12-05-2009, 01:21 AM

Originally posted on this blog: http://vatopaidi.wordpress.com/2009/...ay/#more-23553

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In Florida, an atheist created a case against the upcoming Easter and Passover Holy days. He hired an attorney to bring a discrimination case against Christians and Jews and observances of their holy days… The argument was that it was unfair that atheists had no such recognized days.

The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the passionate presentation by the lawyer, the judge banged his gavel declaring, “Case dismissed!”

The lawyer immediately stood objecting to the ruling saying, “Your honor, How can you possibly dismiss this case? The Christians have Christmas, Easter and others. The Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah, yet my client and all other atheists have no such holidays..”.

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The judge leaned forward in his chair saying, “But you do. Your client, counsel, is woefully ignorant.”

The lawyer said, “Your Honor, we are unaware of any special observance or holiday for atheists.”

The judge said, “The calendar says April 1st is April Fools Day. Psalm 14:1 states, ‘The fool says in his heart, there is no God.’ Thus, it is the opinion of this court, that, if your client says there is no God, then he is a fool. Therefore, April 1st is his day. Court is adjourned.”

**ErnestTU** · 12-05-2009, 08:28 AM

Finally, someone in authority pushing back.

**jeepgrandch** · 12-05-2009, 08:56 AM

Actually this is just a bit of humor masquerading as an article, first seen on the Internet in 2003.

Matthew 5:22 applies.

Herman the foolish Pooh

**Fdmnrnba** · 12-05-2009, 10:04 AM

I knew that it was probably not genuine, but in any case, it was very cute!

Ofcourse, we all know that the particular law suit is not toooo far fetched in today's climate... though the judge's response most probably is!

Alice

BTW, thanks for the link to the Vatopaidi website. It looks interesting. Speaking of Vatopaidi, (and the scandal which was really a non-scandal) the Greek media takes any and every opportunity to rip apart the Church and to mock it. It is very, very sad.

**Pashtet** · 03-13-2010, 03:03 PM

Hehe,.this made my day! So funny,.

12-05-2009, 01:21 AM	#1
TimoDassss Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 431 Senior Member	Florida court sets atheist holy day Originally posted on this blog: http://vatopaidi.wordpress.com/2009/...ay/#more-23553 --------- In Florida, an atheist created a case against the upcoming Easter and Passover Holy days. He hired an attorney to bring a discrimination case against Christians and Jews and observances of their holy days… The argument was that it was unfair that atheists had no such recognized days. The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the passionate presentation by the lawyer, the judge banged his gavel declaring, “Case dismissed!” The lawyer immediately stood objecting to the ruling saying, “Your honor, How can you possibly dismiss this case? The Christians have Christmas, Easter and others. The Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah, yet my client and all other atheists have no such holidays..”. Read more… The judge leaned forward in his chair saying, “But you do. Your client, counsel, is woefully ignorant.” The lawyer said, “Your Honor, we are unaware of any special observance or holiday for atheists.” The judge said, “The calendar says April 1st is April Fools Day. Psalm 14:1 states, ‘The fool says in his heart, there is no God.’ Thus, it is the opinion of this court, that, if your client says there is no God, then he is a fool. Therefore, April 1st is his day. Court is adjourned.” Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-05-2009, 08:28 AM	#2
ErnestTU Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 543 Senior Member	Finally, someone in authority pushing back. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-05-2009, 08:56 AM	#3
jeepgrandch Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 382 Senior Member	Actually this is just a bit of humor masquerading as an article, first seen on the Internet in 2003. Matthew 5:22 applies. Herman the foolish Pooh Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-05-2009, 10:04 AM	#4
Fdmnrnba Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 478 Senior Member	I knew that it was probably not genuine, but in any case, it was very cute! Ofcourse, we all know that the particular law suit is not toooo far fetched in today's climate... though the judge's response most probably is! Alice BTW, thanks for the link to the Vatopaidi website. It looks interesting. Speaking of Vatopaidi, (and the scandal which was really a non-scandal) the Greek media takes any and every opportunity to rip apart the Church and to mock it. It is very, very sad. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-13-2010, 03:03 PM	#5
Pashtet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 421 Senior Member	Hehe,.this made my day! So funny,. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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