Did Jesus exist? Italian court to decide

[DarkDancer]

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=1469984

[Little Billy]

I was beginning to wonder if they would EVER put the arm on that hippie.

[TaysatWesir]

Interesting thanks for the link!

[LordHelmet]

I can't imagine how the guy could win, but he's got history on his side. Any so called historical documents proving Jesus exsisted will quickly have their legitimacy blasted but I don't think it's going to work. A loop hole will be found and catholocism will only be strenghened. he will probably get counter sued, in the US that would fail to but I have no idea about italy.

[morningstar2651]

His law suit is unfounded. The issue is not whether or not Jesus existed or not, but the nature of the case. He is suing an individual priest using a law that is meant to protect people against being swindled or conned. To swindle is to deprive of by deceit, and involves personal gain. Unless he can prove that the priest requires payment for his services (donations are not required), then the existence of Jesus (or lack thereof) is a moot point.

[Fire's Shadow]

His law suit is unfounded. The issue is not whether or not Jesus existed or not, but the nature of the case. He is suing an individual priest using a law that is meant to protect people against being swindled or conned. To swindle is to deprive of by deceit, and involves personal gain. Unless he can prove that the priest requires payment for his services (donations are not required), then the existence of Jesus (or lack thereof) is a moot point.

I'm not a sharp on Italian law, but I think you pretty much nailed it on the head with that one.

Plus, I've never really liked the idea of striking at other peoples paths in an attempt to benefit one's own. However, this is a really interesting case, nonetheless. Thank you for sharing.

[bbnflpn]

hmmm, interesting, i guess we will have to see what happens.

on another note, what is up with that article, 2 pages that could easily be put on one the first page is like 12 paragraphs, most of them are no more than 3 lines, and the ones that arnt are beeing squished by 2 pics on either side and the 2nd page is 6 paragraphs with no mor that 3 lines each and 3 of them are beeing taken up by a pic on one side:rant:

[Faeawyn]

Actually, I'm kinda happy to see someone take a stand against the Catholic church in Rome. I've always had concerns about the power they hold and the way they wield it. They use fear to rule and I would love to see their power taken down a notch. I'm not sure if his case is founded or not because I have absolutely no knowledge of Italian law....I only hope he doesn't give them more power by pressing on with the suit.