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Old 09-16-2007, 07:05 AM   #1
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Religious holidays

Great answer from the judge - We need many more just like him...

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 the hell out of my courtroom!"
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Old 09-17-2007, 08:53 AM   #2
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Oh, I really liked this one!!!! That was one very smart judge!!!!! Thanks for sharing, Tink!!!!!!
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Old 09-21-2007, 05:09 PM   #3
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Atheists confuse me. Why discuss your non-beliefs? It's like not liking cabbage.
Does anyody feel the need to discuss that with me?

It's just not that interesting.
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Old 09-21-2007, 05:24 PM   #4
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I like that one!
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