Think you once mentioned something about no one being allowed to say " not long till Christmas" yet... But don't the nights seem to be drawing in already?!
It would be difficult to succeed against God in a case brought under the Trades Descriptions Act, as He made it pretty clear to Adam and Eve what they were in for when they were expelled from Eden.
Surely the Deity is, however, liable for Breach of Contract given that he did later promise Noah that he would not send another Deluge. The only defences available to an action for Breach of Contract would be Force Majeure and Act of God. Force Majeure would not be available, as it has to be an unforseeable event that could break the contract - and clearly, any self respecting Deity has foreknowledge. As for Act of God - I would like to see Him argue that one against Michael Mansfield.
Of course, He could appeal to the European Court of Human Rights - although the Monophysites, Docetists, and Arians might argue that he might not have locus standi.
Of course, it would be jolly hard for him to find a lawyer in Heaven, to instruct.
How dare you accuse me of libelling lawyers. I shall consult my lawyer at once. I'll have you know that I once prosecuted a marauding lion and had him sentenced to death. It's not my fault he won on appeal to the Emperor over the Sea.
Surely God didn't make a pre-nuptial agreement with us?
He made a Covenant in which he promised that if we lived, loved, suffered, got into debt and died intestate, he would assume all responsibility for us, with the odd prayer offered as thanksgiving.
That was Version 1, now that we are on Version VIII, we need to rethink how we approach God. Not with our hand out for handouts, but with hands upwards awaiting punishment. A bit like Eton any self-respecting public school.
Promises about having a Sunny day for the Village Fete were broken long since. In fact, I can virtually guarantee rain as soon as I plan anything outdoors. So, now I don't bother - the wet weather programme IS the programme.
I'm sure you will. I bet you a Midsummer Night's Dream would have turned out differently if they'd had to flit around in thermal baselayers.
ReplyDeleteThink you once mentioned something about no one being allowed to say " not long till Christmas" yet... But don't the nights seem to be drawing in already?!
ReplyDeleteThings aren't always what they seem. Believe it or not, the nights are still getting shorter. There is a time for everything,
DeleteIt would be difficult to succeed against God in a case brought under the Trades Descriptions Act, as He made it pretty clear to Adam and Eve what they were in for when they were expelled from Eden.
ReplyDeleteSurely the Deity is, however, liable for Breach of Contract given that he did later promise Noah that he would not send another Deluge. The only defences available to an action for Breach of Contract would be Force Majeure and Act of God. Force Majeure would not be available, as it has to be an unforseeable event that could break the contract - and clearly, any self respecting Deity has foreknowledge. As for Act of God - I would like to see Him argue that one against Michael Mansfield.
Of course, He could appeal to the European Court of Human Rights - although the Monophysites, Docetists, and Arians might argue that he might not have locus standi.
Of course, it would be jolly hard for him to find a lawyer in Heaven, to instruct.
Ignoring your possibly libellous comments about lawyers - surely if the contract can be broken by an act of God, it was "ureasonable" from the off?
DeleteHow dare you accuse me of libelling lawyers. I shall consult my lawyer at once. I'll have you know that I once prosecuted a marauding lion and had him sentenced to death. It's not my fault he won on appeal to the Emperor over the Sea.
DeleteSurely God didn't make a pre-nuptial agreement with us?
ReplyDeleteHe made a Covenant in which he promised that if we lived, loved, suffered, got into debt and died intestate, he would assume all responsibility for us, with the odd prayer offered as thanksgiving.
That was Version 1, now that we are on Version VIII, we need to rethink how we approach God. Not with our hand out for handouts, but with hands upwards awaiting punishment. A bit like Eton any self-respecting public school.
Promises about having a Sunny day for the Village Fete were broken long since. In fact, I can virtually guarantee rain as soon as I plan anything outdoors. So, now I don't bother - the wet weather programme IS the programme.