[ WP ] Mankind launches a Lawsuit against Heaven and Hell for a variety of crimes . God and Lucifer show up in court the next day .

It seemed strange to most - to challenge God and Lucifer in court for crimes against humanity - but the court had to allow it. An old precedent from the early 18th century had declared supernatural beings to be “ people ” under the law. They were entitled to file the suite and wait to see if the defendants would present themselves. 
 
 The atheist group had brought the charges at least twice a year for the last three. It almost seemed like a sermon for them. A gathering where they could share their ideas and confirm their beliefs. They came from all across the country, especially now, since rumour had it that the governor would pass a law disallowing it. The courts were growing tired of hosting this farce. 
 
 The atheists filed into the courtroom, smiles on their faces, chatting eagerly to one another. It was a nice time of year when they could all get together. They would be off to McMullon ’ s bar afterwards for a few pints. 
 
 “ Please rise for the honorable Judge Matthews. ” 
 
 The group stood, suddenly quiet, eyeing the judge as she took her seat. 
 
 “ Take a seat everyone, I will be presiding over'Atheist Chapter 11 vs God and Lucifer' today. Prosecution would you please state your presence for the court. ” 
 
 Two men in blue suits stood up, smiling. “ We are present your honor. ” 
 
 “ And would the defendants please state your presence. ” She turned towards the empty table before her. Quiet laughter arose from the crowd. 
 
 “ We will allow 15 minutes for the defence to arriv- ” The judge was interrupted by the crash of the court doors bursting open. 
 
 Everyone watched, speechless as the two… entities… made their way to the defence table. On the left was an older man who seemed to be glowing white. Once you looked away you could n't remember his face, only his magnificant presence. On his right was patch of pure emptiness gliding through the room, as though a black hole had found it's way to earth. 
 
 The old man stopped in front of the judge and stared at her defiantly before his voiced boomed throughout the room. “ Lucifer and I have decided to take time today to defend ourselves against your accusations. We are also counter suing for slander in the highest degree! ” He paused, turning towards the prosecution, who quivered in their chairs. 
 
 “ Let me be clear, this is not a real trial as you all know. Clearly we are above the authority of any human court. What we came here to do today is set the record straight. ” 
 
 The room was completely silent. Some people seemed to have fainted, others were averting their eyes, most sat with their mouth half open in a state of disbelief. 
 
 “ We have provided you with the means to ensure everyone on earth can be cared for and fulfilled. You blame us for disease, famine and floods. Do you not have the means to solve the suffering that arises from these problems? It is not us who stand by idly as our brethren die around the world, refusing to help because they are n't members of our ‘ country ’.'' He paused again, turning too look at everyone in the room. 
 
 `` It is high time you people took responsibility for your own actions! We are not here to provide you with help along the way. We are here only to reward the just and punish the evil! I hope that you all can remember this and share it with your brethren. ” 
 
 With that they headed back the the door. Everyone ’ s eyes following slowly. Once the room cleared, the judge was the first to speak, whispering towards the court reporter. `` Did you manage to record all that?'' 
 
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