In the news|July 20, 2012 06:51 EDT By Michael Gryboski

Michael W. Smith Says Atheist Lawsuit Threat Is 'Absurd'

Contemporary Christian music star Michael W. Smith has denounced a recent lawsuit threat from a Utah atheist who wants a concert canceled because of possible church-state concerns.

Smith told The Christian Post that he found the lawsuit threat against the Draper City Council "absurd" and the "craziest thing I've ever heard."

"I don't really have an opinion on the person as I've never met him, but I think the idea of a concert being cancelled because one person threatening a lawsuit is absurd," said Smith.

Smith will be having a concert, titled "Wonder, Worship, and Glory" at the Draper Amphitheater of Draper, Utah, on Tuesday, July 24. It is presented by Warrior Worship Ministries.

According to Fox 13, the Draper City Council helped deposit $21,500 for various expenses and also advertised for the event on the city website. Most of the deposit was refunded via ticket sales.

Todd Ouzts (pronounced "Oots"), a resident of Draper, demanded that the city reconsider holding the event over church-state concerns.