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Benggolf2 · 12-16-2009, 10:01 PM

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."

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."

You gotta love a Judge that knows his scripture! :y

why? · 12-16-2009, 10:03 PM

That so totally rocks.

SilverBack · 12-16-2009, 10:04 PM

I don't care what the judge says, I still take every April 1st off. Can't pull a prank on someone if they're not there!

YAR1S · 12-16-2009, 10:09 PM

:(
that would be cool if I could have a holiday for being atheist...

^.^

SilverBack · 12-16-2009, 10:56 PM

^You could just claim to be Jewish. They seem to have alot of holidays

YAR1S · 12-16-2009, 10:57 PM

or since religious people have their days, I declare the rest of the normal days my holidays.

:D

r3b3l · 12-16-2009, 11:05 PM

I would tell the judge he is a fool for believing in imaginary people and then I'd recommend he seek therapy. I would also petition the state to have him removed for psychiatric reasons.

SilverBack · 12-16-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by YAR1S

or since religious people have their days, I declare the rest of the normal days my holidays.

:D

But will your severely-trimmed paycheck agree with that rule?

talnlnky · 12-17-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Benggolf2

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."

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."

You gotta love a Judge that knows his scripture! :y

if that was true I would think that would case a whirlwind of media attention.

SilverBack · 12-17-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by r3b3l

I would tell the judge he is a fool for believing in imaginary people and then I'd recommend he seek therapy. I would also petition the state to have him removed for psychiatric reasons.

That would count as insulting the judge, which would work against you. Kissing his or her ass would result the same. Just stay neutral with the personal comments for a much more logical judgement.

r3b3l · 12-17-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

That would count as insulting the judge, which would work against you. Kissing his or her ass would result the same. Just stay neutral with the personal comments for a much more logical judgement.

I know I would be held in contempt, Id still do it. And on and on up the justice system we would go all the way to the supreme court.

Sabretooth · 12-17-2009, 06:32 PM

Hmmm, I think we need to start a movemet.

April Fools day being a non-religious and atheist national Holiday...
I cant even get paid from my company or Easter, which I think is BS...im planning to petition that company-wide this year.

Govt workers and bank people wont care, just another paid day off!

Arkhangel · 12-17-2009, 06:37 PM

sorry for being the party pooper
http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/atheist.asp

why? · 12-17-2009, 07:27 PM

did you really need to go to snopes to realize that was fake? It's a joke, a good one too.

Arkhangel · 12-17-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by why?

did you really need to go to snopes to realize that was fake? It's a joke, a good one too.

was curious googled it and thats what i got :P

Yar Is Word · 12-17-2009, 11:17 PM

Believe it or not!

12-16-2009, 10:01 PM	#1
Benggolf2 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris RS 4-Door LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, B.C., Canada Posts: 504	Florida Court Sets Atheists' Holiday 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." 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." You gotta love a Judge that knows his scripture! :y __________________ Benggolf2

12-16-2009, 10:03 PM	#2
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	That so totally rocks. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	I don't care what the judge says, I still take every April 1st off. Can't pull a prank on someone if they're not there! __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

12-16-2009, 10:56 PM	#5
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	^You could just claim to be Jewish. They seem to have alot of holidays __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

12-17-2009, 06:32 PM	#12
Sabretooth 37HSSV View User's Garage Drives: '11 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Cloud FL Posts: 1,395	Hmmm, I think we need to start a movemet. April Fools day being a non-religious and atheist national Holiday... I cant even get paid from my company or Easter, which I think is BS...im planning to petition that company-wide this year. Govt workers and bank people wont care, just another paid day off! __________________ 07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance.

12-16-2009, 11:05 PM	#7
r3b3l View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 3dr liftback Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 82	I would tell the judge he is a fool for believing in imaginary people and then I'd recommend he seek therapy. I would also petition the state to have him removed for psychiatric reasons.

12-17-2009, 06:37 PM	#13
Arkhangel View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 399	sorry for being the party pooper http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/atheist.asp __________________ The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense. --Tom Clancy

12-17-2009, 07:27 PM	#14
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	did you really need to go to snopes to realize that was fake? It's a joke, a good one too. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

12-17-2009, 11:17 PM	#16
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