Posted on 07/31/2013 8:38:47 AM PDT by Borges
A Kenyan lawyer has filed a petition with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, suggesting that the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ was unlawful, and The State of Israel among others should be held responsible, Kenyan news outlet the Nairobian reported on Friday.
Dola Indidis, a lawyer and former spokesman of the Kenyan Judiciary is reportedly attempting to sue Tiberius (Emperor of Rome 42 BC-37AD), Pontius Pilate, a selection of Jewish elders, King Herod, the Republic of Italy and the State of Israel.
"Evidence today is on record in the bible, and you cannot discredit the bible," Indidis told Kenyan Citizen News.
Yes, those he suggests should have been convicted during the original trial have not been alive for more than 2000 years, however Indidis insists that the government for whom they acted can and should still be held responsible.
“I filed the case because it’s my duty to uphold the dignity of Jesus and I have gone to the ICJ to seek justice for the man from Nazareth,” Indidid told the Nairobian. “His selective and malicious prosecution violated his human rights through judicial misconduct, abuse of office bias and prejudice.”
Indidis apparently named the states of Italy and Israel in the lawsuit because upon the attainment of independence, the two states incorporated the laws of the Roman Empire, those in force at the time of the Crucifixion.
He is challenging the mode of questioning used during Jesus' trial, prosecution, hearing and sentencing; the form of punishment meted out on him while undergoing judicial proceedings and the substance of the information used to convict him.
The case was first filed in the High Court in Nairobi, but was rejected. Indidis had then applied to have it heard at the ICJ, which, the Kenyan news website Standard Media (SDE) reported constituted a pre-trial panel that would consider his case.
Indidis says he wants to establish what crime Jesus was charged with and prays that the court decides “that the proceedings before the Roman courts were a nullity in law for they did not conform to the rule of law at the material time and any time thereafter.”
“Some of those present spat in his face, struck him with their fists, slapped him, taunted him, and pronounced him worthy of death,” Indidis also told SDE.
When Jesus died, Indidis insists he was not given an opportunity to be heard. "I am suing as a friend," he said.
Indidis insisted on the validity of his case, saying "I know with a matter of fact and truth we have a good case with a high probability of success and I hope it is done in my lifetime."
When asked about the case, a spokesperson from the IJC told legal news website Legal Cheek, "The ICJ has no jurisdiction for such a case. The ICJ settles disputes between states. It is not even theoretically possible for us to consider this case."
This guy will likely emigrate here.
He has all the makings of first-class daytime TV ambulance chaser.
He wasn’t read his Miranda rights, for starters.
Does the plaintiff have a cause of action? ... theology aside.
Hey Deeetroit, here’s a candidate for your next “mayor.”
Pretty much everything would be barred by soverign immunity, actually.
Also, what standing does he have to sue? Does he claim to be the Nazarine’s next of kin?
LOL!
Priceless
Tiberius could not be reached for comment, and calls to Pontius Pilate have thus far not been returned.
I suspect he and some of our more Alex Jonesy FReepers hang out on the same websites.
Better be rounding up some Romans with that. Maybe there’s a Pontius Pilate around somewhere as well.
African Christianity has gone down some strange paths.
Since the Roman government persisted in the Byzantine Empire, which was succeeded by the Ottomans, who were overthrown by Mustapha Kemal, it follows that he should actually be suing the Turkish government.
That’s true. Even the Catholic Church has had some trouble controlling them and has had to excommunicate certain “leaders.” It may be harder for Protestant churches, because Protestants can bud off and form new churches fairly easily but at the same time there’s no authority to tell them this isn’t okay.
We need a standard of Christian orthodoxy for Africa. I feel bad for Africans, because a lot of them simply want to believe in something that will free them from fear (of witches and witch-doctors, for example) but Christians unfortunately have let the African church get too “acculturated.”
Idumneans is a pretty good name for JINOs.
Considering Jesus isn’t dead...
I get it... no statute of limitations on capital crimes. /S
How do you say, ‘statute of limitations’ in Swahili?
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Another lawsuit out of Africa.
In defense of Moses-Egyptians may sue Jews over the Exodus.
Group of Egyptians to Sue 'All Worldwide Jews' Over "Theft of Pharoah's Gold" (No Joke)
Egyptian Jurists Sue 'The Jews' for Compensation...of Gold Allegedly Stolen During Exodus from Egypt
Note Post 43 for the case brought in Alexander's court and it's disposition
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