God to Be Heard in Trial

Published in Le Monde
(France) on 18 October 2008
by Robert Solé (link to originallink to original)
Translated from by Mulanga Diane. Edited by .
God to Be Heard in Trial

Accusing God of being responsible for the disasters that are afflicting humanity, Ernie Chambers, a Nebraska Senator filed a complaint against Him, but the case has been dismissed by a Judge from Douglas County, because the court would not be able to inform the defendant, or even notify Him.

Senator Chambers intends to appeal. This anticlerical, who has always shunned the House of Representatives daily prayer, makes a strong argument out of it.

The plaintiff notices that the court acknowledges the existence of God, but God is omniscient and, since He is aware of everything, the court cannot ignore legal proceedings against Him.

The case is delicate. Will God be dragged in a trial court, like a criminal? Will He swear on the Bible to tell the truth, and only the truth? Will He not be convicted of some of the facts held against Him, despite extenuating circumstances? I do not want to worry anyone, but the death penalty is still in force in the state of Nebraska. After the trial, nobody should cry on God's death!





REPROCHANT à Dieu d'être responsable de nombreux malheurs qui frappent l'humanité, un sénateur du Nebraska (Etats-Unis), Ernie Chambers, avait déposé une plainte contre Lui. Mais celle-ci vient d'être rejetée par un juge du comté de Douglas, au motif que le tribunal ne serait pas en mesure d'informer l'accusé, et encore moins de Le convoquer.

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Abonnez-vous au Monde.fr : 6€ par mois + 30 jours offertsLe sénateur Chambers n'exclut pas de faire appel. Cet anticlérical, qui a toujours boudé la prière parlementaire du matin, avance un solide argument. Le tribunal, constate-t-il, reconnaît implicitement l'existence de Dieu ; or, Dieu est omniscient ; et, puisqu'Il sait tout, Il ne peut ignorer une procédure judiciaire dirigée contre Lui.

L'affaire est délicate. Traînera-t-on le Très-Haut devant une cour d'assises, comme un vulgaire criminel ? Devra-t-Il jurer sur la Bible de dire la vérité, toute la vérité ? Ne risque-t-Il pas d'être reconnu coupable d'une partie des faits qui Lui sont reprochés, malgré des circonstances atténuantes ? Je ne voudrais affoler personne, mais la peine capitale est toujours en vigueur dans le Nebraska. Qu'on ne vienne pas ensuite pleurer sur la mort de Dieu !

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