The Man Who Sued God

Here's the story of the Nebraska state senator who sued God back in 2007.

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Are things not going well for you right now? If so, I’m sorry to hear that. But you could always just sue God.

That’s what a Nebraska state senator named Ernie Chambers did back in 2007. Chambers sued God even though he didn’t believe in him, or her…or whatever. An outspoken atheist, Chambers often criticized Christianity during his 46 years in the Nebraska legislature.

Chambers sued God symbolically, of course. He was trying to prove a point after his colleagues were trying to make it more difficult for poor people to sue others. In court, Chambers accused God of acting like a terrorist, causing natural disasters and widespread panic. No, not the BAND, Widespread Panic. ACTUAL widespread panic.

However, a judge dismissed the suit since Chambers couldn’t let God know about the suit because he didn’t have his…uh…address.

Chambers later replied that he shouldn’t HAVE to let God know because GOD KNOWS EVERYTHING.

[iammrbeat]

What are some of the craziest law suits that you've heard about?

[spoofy]

I’m trying my best to imagine what God’s legal team would’ve been like had the case went through

[ninapatalo]

I had a long and tiring day. This video put me in a better mood because it's so silly and funny. Thank you Mr. Beat.

[mathieuleader]

I'm just picturing a fretful Zeus frightened at the prospect of Hermes swiftly delivering paternity suites to Mt. Olympus.

[Nosameerf]

This guy was in office for 46 years in Nebraska lmfao. Props to the WSP mention!!!

[mohdhazimzainuddin]

"God knows everything " kill me 😂😂😂

[kingace]

IDK man. Maybe we SHOULD put God on trial. His angel attorneys have a lot to account for.

[taxesvnce]

If our courtrooms say “In God We Trust”, then God should be able to appear before a Judge. Case closed.

[CR_NL]

"I fear no man, but that... thing, it scares me."

[charliesmith]

There are a number of suits like this, for various reasons. One from the 1960s, which may be apocryphal, was a guy who sued God, served It by publication, and combed through probate files until he found one that left the deceased estate "to God". He garnished the estate. I have no idea of the outcome.

[JdaMFnR]

Well, if youre gonna speak truth to power why not start at the top?

[lonewolfx]

I'm part of a student organization at UNL (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), and he actually came to our booth one time.

[MemberRoach]

I think God is just skipping court. There is no way he would win that lawsuit.

[Basdekip]

Day's kinda bad, glad to learn more about the political and historicla climate of our world however, thank you.

[mariamarrero-diaz]

This is hilarious and ridiculous. I can’t believe an atheist wants to sue Almighty God that he doesn’t believe is real! This world is totally gone mad!!!

[JWilsonCollege]

Ernie Chambers seems like a genuine American hero. Learning more about this guy, he's had an INCREDIBLE life.

[BeeHatGuy]

Sounds like he wasted more time than actually trying to get stuff done

[josephplaysgamesandstuff]

After reading almost all of these comments with replies, I have to say that some people take YouTube comments way too seriously.

[PinkusFloydus]

Honestly that sounds like a Nebraskan thing to do

[hershy]

He is the most Nebraska man I've ever seen