Suing God

Yes, the title of the post is correct. Check out the news story of Nebraska State Senator Ernie Chambers who filed a county court lawsuit against God! Apparently, his suit seeks a "permanent injunction ordering Defendant to cease certain harmful activities and the making of terroristic threats."

When I read the story, I was intrigued, especially in light of my recent series of posts "Tyrants, Terrorists, and Tragedies." In those posts, I argued that, even if God does intentionally send disasters of whatever form to the world, he is not unjust because human sin is so serious. Of course, the only brief needed in God's favor is the Bible, which clearly explains the issues involved. The problem is we too often refuse to listen!

Senator Chambers claims that he is not upset with God. He's simply trying to make a point about frivolous lawsuits. Sadly, however, many people all over the world, including some inside 'Evangelical' Christian circles, live their lives as if the lawsuit is valid. Here are some potential responses:

• Yes, God is guilty. I would be thrilled if, in the name of justice, God could be banned from causing natural disasters.
• Actually, the lawsuit needs to be expanded. God is sovereign and in complete control of all that happens in the world. As such, He needs to be put on trial for every crime that has ever taken place...He had the power to stop them all and he didn't. That makes Him a criminal accessory, right?
• No, God is not guilty. He was like a clock maker when he created the world. He made it, wound it up, and now sits back letting it go. Any problems are not His fault.

The list could go on and on. If we believe the Bible, we will remember that God is the one who defines what is good and right. God cannot sin.

Instead of shaking our heads in confusion or shaking our fists in anger, we need to shout for joy and bow in worship before God, the One who created us, saves those who believe through Jesus, and holds every atom in the world together moment by moment! Let God be God!