Atheist Billboards Call Jesus a ‘Useless Savior,‘ Bash a ’Sadistic God’ & Mormon ‘Bigotry’
- Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:01pm by
Billy Hallowell
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American Atheists (AA), a prominent secular group, is unleashing a contentious billboard campaign seemingly aimed at bashing presidential candidates’ — and the general populations’ religious beliefs. While attempting to boost its own standing, AA is using the two billboard as an opportunity to lambaste Christianity. CNN has more about the atheist-led campaign:
A prominent atheist group is using next month‘s Democratic National Convention to take aim at the presidential candidates’ religion, planning to put up billboards targeting Mormonism and Christianity in Charlotte, North Carolina, during the week of the convention there.
“Our political system is rife with religion and it depends too much on religion and not enough on substance,” said David Silverman, president of American Atheists, sponsor of the ads.
“Religion is silly and religion has components that are inherently divisive. … There is no place for any of that in the political system,” he said.
The first billboard comes with the header “Christianity.“ It goes on to call God ”sadistic“ and to dub Jesus Christ a ”useless” savior. The full text reads, “Sadistic God; Useless Savior, 30,000+ Version of ‘Truth.’ Promotes Hate, Calls it ‘Love.’” Clearly, believers are going to take issue with these characterizations.
Photo Credit: American Atheists
Interestingly, AA decided to put out a separate billboard targeting Mormonism, presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s faith. The text, “God Is a Space Alien, Baptizes Dead People, Big Money, Big Bigotry” is present on the billboard.
It also shows a man wearing white underwear, an apparent reference to special undergarments that are worn by adherents:
Photo Credit: American Atheists
Both of the billboards feature the line, ”Atheism: Simply Reasonable.” Originally, the atheist group wanted to place the messages in Tampa, Florida, to coincide with the Republican National Convention, but they were unable to find companies willing to rent space for them.
This isn’t the first time the group has taken this avenue of spreading its non-belief, as AA has become known for launching similar billboards across the nation. In the past they’ve reached out to Jews and Muslims and issued a controversial slave billboard, to name just two examples.
(H/T: USA Today)
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Comments (310)
blackbean
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:32pmThe blind leading the blind. Sad indeed not to see the obvious in front of you face. If the God of the Bible doesn’t exist, how did all this creation get here? How far does the universe extend? What is beyond if it has a boundary? What keeps the sun from burning out quickly? There has to be a master mind behind it all; supreme being, creator, God, fill in the blank.
Report Post »watersRpeople
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:36pmIt‘s funny that someone wouldn’t know otherwise that an Atheist is my strength. They give me cause, and they also came to be when a certain man didn’t know what he was doing.
Report Post »The_Jerk
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:40pmDavid Silverman, another culture changing Jew. Listen, the greatest enemy of Christian culture is Jewish.
Report Post »watersRpeople
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:40pmIt‘s funny in the way an Atheist doesn’t believe in God, and yet they somewhat do the work of God.
Report Post »watersRpeople
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:46pmIf I want a box moved all the way across the room I can always count on an Atheist to do it, but if for only the reason to push someone’s buttons.
Report Post »jcldwl
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:10pmIf Atheists don’t personally believe in The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit, then why do they try to bash them so much? Think about it.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:17pmBrings to mind a true anecdote: Dr. David Livingstone have been suffering a very serious illness and was in need of medication for it; and, a very famous atheist, unknowingly , brought the medication to him . After discovering Dr. Livingstone’s whereabouts the atheist replied, ” Oh! by the way Doctor, here is a package for you.” – Dr. Livingstone had been praying for the medicine.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:22pmExcuse: “ had been suffering”
Report Post »Taxpayer550
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:24pmAtheism is the positive affirmation and absolute negation that there is no God anywhere in the universe. The atheist argument self-destructs before it even begins. Unless the atheist has complete knowledge of the entire universe, it is impossible to prove that there is no God. A human being can not make an absolute negation based on the fact that no human being(s) have ever been to the utmost ends or reaches of the universe, and that it is impossible to see God, a spirit being.
On the other hand, when a theist makes the claim that there is a God, it is a claim based on faith and established with logic. If the atheist states that his/her belief is based on the fact that they have never seen God, or that God has simply not revealed enough of Himself for them to believe in Him, they are, in actuality, an agnostic! An agnostic bases their belief on the fact that they just don’t know. To not know is to refrain from making an affirmation regarding the existence of God.
For the most part, those today who claim to be atheists are either, in the truest sense, agnostics, or quite simply, bitter unbelievers who despise any rule, guideline, or judgement regarding how they should live their lives.
I find it interesting that the strongest surge of atheism in my lifetime has emerged under the governance of a far-left liberal administration, one that is historically founded on controlling the masses.
Just an observance.
Report Post »cessna152
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:29pmI love when they do this, it shows how petty, childish, ridiculous and short sighted they really are. Keep it up Atheists, you’re acting like a 3 year old spoiled brat that has worn out their welcome. Keep it up and society will NEVER invite you back into their “home”.
Report Post »yosemitefan
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:38pmFrom my experience rabid atheism is only a small portion their deep psychological problems. Most “normal” atheists are live and let live people – the wack jobs are megamaniacs off their meds…
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:39pmThat is a very excellent demonstration of ” reasoning.” – ~~~~~~~~ [ : - ) ] ~~~~~~~~~~~ .
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:44pmChrist saved the Life of many Atheists… preventing Christians from…
Report Post »SLEAZYHIPPOs ILLEGITIMATE OFFSPRING
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:46pm30,000 + versions of the truth? Ironic, as he makes an indirect statment questioning the truth of Christianity, he does so in a deceptive manner. Where have we read about this tactic before?
Report Post »Max jones
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:39pm@the JERK…Look up the word ‘KENNITE’. A race of false Hebrews descended from satan himself. Living as Jews for thousands of years, like undercover devils, always plotting against God’s will, they are gaining in power daily. Don’t be deceived. http://theseason.yolasite.com/
Report Post »yiska8
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 5:31pmAtheists try so hard to fight a God that they believe so firmly doesn’t exist. They have neither the strength nor the heart to believe in something higher than themselves. Faith is very hard to have and hold. It’s so much easier to not believe in anything. Atheists will not win in the end. They only think they are accomplishing something now. Haughty, arrogant minds often think they are.
Report Post »Freedom Hound
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 5:32pmI don’t understand people. When you have people that don’t agree with you why do they go nuts and spew a bunch of crap and raise hell. Just like gays constantly trying to push it in your face or those who are all about abortion and even those that have a strong religious belief constantly hammering others about it. I do not believe in God or Gods, and I couldn’t careless about a cross on a community grave or in a courthouse. I am not gay and couldn’t care if Jim blows Bob, I don’t care if you sleept around and got pregnant or you were raped. The simple fact is people need to be able to make their own choices for what they want to do without a bunch of stupid, loud mouth, short sighted and narrow minded people to just let it go. If someone doesn’t agree with you big freaking deal, no one is forceing you to believe in God because there is a cross or a pray, no one is going to make you gay becasue they are, and no one is going to force you to have an abortion if you don’t want one. Live you own life and let others live theirs.
Report Post »Marine25
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 8:42pmHey Blackbean, we know those answers. Put down the Bible and the other fiction and go to the library, or community college.
Report Post »SLEAZYHIPPOs ILLEGITIMATE OFFSPRING
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 9:11pm@MARINE…..I’m afraid you nor any other cosmologist or scientist has the answer. I would love to hear you espouse what you think constitutes that answer. If you venture down the inflationary theory for cosmological ex nihlo then you may want to rethink your approach. The net zero energy universe is still ultimately no answer as to why or how nothing produced something. But you go ahead and give it a try and explain your position and I will reply. Thank you ahead for your time.
Report Post »askegg
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 6:55amCalling the universe “creation” assumes a creator, so you may wish to rephrase your question. Also, your lack of understanding regarding atomic theory, nuclear fusion, and cosmology is what we have come to expect from the education system. In any case, not having an answer to thee questions does not make your god claims automatically true. If you wish to label a lack of knowledge “god” then all you have achieved is naming your own ignorance. Congratulations.
Report Post »SLEAZYHIPPOs ILLEGITIMATE OFFSPRING
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 9:06am@ ASK…Since you desire to base what you believe on evidence, I would like to inquire of you what evidence you have studied regarding the claims of the bible? Since it is a work of antiquity there are 3 scholarly areas of evidence to evaluate regarding its authenticity and credibility. If you wouldn’t mind sharing what those 3 areas are that you have evaluated I could address some points regarding those issues. My assertion is that when the evidence is examined thorrouoghly for the bible it is very easily found to be am authentic and credible book regarding the claims within it. You see if we are going to charge someone else with not supporting their conclusions with evidence, we must be ready to have the same standard applied to our own. Thank you….
Report Post »Ran60
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 10:29amPlease understand that these “people” are not really atheists.
I am an atheist. And as long as your belief in whatever god(s) doesn’t result in violence against non-believers I have no problem with you. Your beliefs don’t bother me in the least.
I do, however, reject the ANTI-RELIGIONISTS that deliberately disparage others for their beliefs.
Report Post »barryswhitehalf
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 10:17pmThe motto of the militant atheist.
There is no God, and I hate him.
Report Post »txannie
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:31pmAthiests have become exactly what they say they hate….a bigotted cult pushing their view on the world. It is the job of any Christian to “plant the seed” and let God take over. ANY force on the part of ANY belief is wrong. One of the greatest gift given is the gift to choose without coersion.
Report Post »iblvingd
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:47pmAgreed, a cult they are! Which means they “believe” in something….which would have to be the Devil?
Report Post »AndYetItMoves
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:34pmOnly if your mind is that simple, I suppose.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:37pm@TxAnnie:
How true, its interesting looking at his statement at the end…
“Religion is silly and religion has components that are inherently divisive. … There is no place for any of that in the political system,” he said.
Looking at the godless governments of Marxism, Communism, Socialism, are they not as divisive to the core as he claims of Christianity? Now a politcal system that madates the forced following or dominance of one faith or version of the faith is wrong, but the freedom to worship or even not to do so is not harmful in a political system, so long as the government does not seek to establish a state religion…thus the clause in the Constitution.
If these people would look at the French Revolutionary time period called “The Terrors,” they will see all too easily what happens in a society when religious freedom is suppressed by force.
Report Post »No_Lables
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:25pm“ANY force on the part of ANY belief is wrong.” Interesting you’d mention such a thing. Correct me if I’m wrong, but doesn’t religion essentially mandate you bring your young children into church from day one? Catholics “baptize” their babies when still infants. Mormons do it at 8 years old. Neither of which is choosing anything, they’re having their parents force their beliefs on them. This is exactly what you were referring to and it’s called indoctrination. Every parents should strive to have their children attain a point in their life where they can make a decision on their own, based on evidence and logic. If, at that time, they choose to be religious than so be it.
Report Post »Max jones
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:46pmNOLABELS…..Oh, to be sooo simple minded….your life must fit into pigeonholes rather easily. Do they have labels?
Report Post »No_Lables
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:55pmOh hey Max, were you going to say something intelligent or were you just looking for someone to take your anger out on?
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 5:05pm@ No_lables
Report Post »Presenting a belief to your kids is not “forcing” them to believe. At 8 years old, a child can understand and make decisions. Common law liability recognizes incremental degrees of responsibility (7 years, 14 years and 21 years). The recent trend is to infantilize people (thus 26 year old “children” are mandated to be eligible to remain on their parents’ health insurance), so your thoughts do reflect the ethos of the times.
No_Lables
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 5:14pmHi Chuck. Sadly there are countless stories where children who want to investigate other religions are demonized by their family and sometimes even kicked out of the house. Unfortunately a religious parent typically has a difficult time allowing their children to be open minded and look at what else is out there (other religions, no religion) for fear that the child may not wind up believing as they do.
Report Post »PutMoreOnMyPlate
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 6:44pm@No Labels
Report Post »I had a letter from a friend in high school describing how to get into Wicca and my dad, being a Southern Baptist Preacher found it and he took all my Magic the Gathering cards away for a week (though he said it was for a month) and then when he gave them back, he told me that he knows that I will explore other religions and other belief systems and he requested that I stay within the Christian denominations. Does that sound harsh to you? Realize both of my parents are ordained and they raised me to keep an open mind but I turned to Christ all on my own three years ago regardless and only after I made all the mistakes and bad decisions did I realize that my parents were right and God was there for me. So no, not all children are demonized for exploring and my son won’t be either.
Ayla_me
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 7:31pmDear Lord Jesus, I am soooo sorry that as a Nation, we have so very much turned from, even the most basic of respect, for You (and yes, for other religions) that we don’t even show the most basic Rules of Respect: “Do not disrespect other’s beliefs”. I was raised in one denomination, Yet, I was taught, from an early age, in school, that if confronted with another belief (or non-belief), one was to show respect…stand, if they stand…cover your head, if it is required by their religion, etc. ….one MAY draw the line at BOWING to other gods, but you showed RESPECT for the PEOPLE of that religion. Where has the civility in our nation gone?? I know for a fact that the movie that my family enjoys every Christmas, “The Bells of Saint Mary’s”, with Bing Crosby and Ingamar Bergman, would not have been made today, in a major motion picture studio. There is no respect for the advantages of what “people of God” have done, or do, or will do, for this nation!! The Gov’t does not need to help the poor….allow the religious community (which is already doing such an amazing job) help the INDIVIDUAL!! Then, there will be accountablilty! One-on-one.
Report Post »PutMoreOnMyPlate
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 10:04pmAs this nation turns its back on God, God will remind us that He is there. You‘re going to start to see radical differences in those that could believe in God and those that won’t. Whatever it takes, it’s time to choose sides. God bless us all that we make the right choice. Because either way we are responsible for our actions and our words.
Report Post »by faith
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 10:06amNo-Labels
I don’t know how deep you want me to get into this, but Catholic’s baptize infants because that is what the early church did from the time of Christ.
Report Post »It was not until 1525 before a group which would later be known as Baptist put a “prohibition” on Infant baptism.
Catholics also have Confirmation. Which is the time when an “adult choice to accept Jesus” is made
Wolfgang the Gray
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 9:07pmFirst Amendment. Freedom of Speech. Atheists America get to say what they want. Now it’s my turn….
Atheist are idiots that fool themselves, bully others who think differently, and put down everyone but themselves. Enjoy the heat when you burn in the fires of hell for all eternity. You will have nobody to blame, but yourself.
God Bless America and thank You Lord for the God given right to speak my peace.
Report Post »barryswhitehalf
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 10:36pmNo_Logic,
Being totally ignorant of religion must really be difficult for the practicing fool that believes in nothing.
Report Post »iblvingd
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:30pmA true Atheist shouldn’t be bothered by any religion, knowing that belief in God is just hogwash, so a few people have ridiculous habits and beliefs in imaginary deities, so what. However, if your God is the Devil….Satan…the AntiChrist and Father of all Lies…..you would be extremely bothered by all religions!
Report Post »This battle will continue the 2nd coming!
freedomisasfreedomdoes
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:48pmWhen lies become truths in individuals. It’s interesting how he took characteristics that describe Satan and placed them on God.
Report Post »Spankster
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:39pmWhat is truly amazing is the amount of time,money,and energy is spent trying to convince us that there was,or is no such person as God or Jesus.If they never or don’t exist why are they trying to prove a negative…Hmmm,makes me scratch my head and wonder.
Report Post »freedomisasfreedomdoes
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 6:22pmNo Labels (have you been living under a rock?)
Report Post »http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/panelists/greg_m_epstein/2008/11/atheismagnosticism_the_golden.html
Atheism/Agnosticism Plus Compassion Equals Humanism
Karen Armstrong, a religious thinker I can admire and support, has begun a project called the “Charter for Compassion.” The aim of the project, as far as I can tell while observing it in its initial stages, is to promote the golden rule. The golden rule appears in every religion, as Armstrong points out. But if I might summarize it in my own purely secular and Humanistic language, its message is that the very first thing we must do in order to be good people is learn to look inside ourselves, understand what we love and hate, and use this information when deciding how to treat others.The golden rule shows up in every religion simply because religion has thus far played a prominent role in just about every human society. But you can have a society that lacks Krishna, Jesus or Buddha and it will be fine. Eliminate multiple prayer sessions per day, gift-giving around the winter solstice, or candle-lighting every Friday night, and things will work themselves out.
Meanwhile, we non-religious people would do well to acknowledge that while we are at no moral disadvantage when it comes to following the golden rule, by leaving congregations behind we can miss out on mutual support networks that inspire and nurture compassion. That’s why my in my Humanist community at Ha
RANGER1965
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:28pmSince the foundational principles of Atheism are not empirical, but faith based, atheism is just another religion.
The atheism religion believes in the non-existence of diety, essential their faith is based on absence. Which ironically is how the Bible describes them. Men and women without spirit, or a spiritual life.
How does this grab ya?
“The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.”
Report Post »1COR 2:14
freedomisasfreedomdoes
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:49pmI agree with your first statement
Report Post »freedomisasfreedomdoes
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:54pmand the rest
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:55pmI love this quote:
The absence of evidence is not the evidence of absence.
Athiests believe the opposite.
Report Post »No_Lables
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:17pmFirst, Atheism is NOT a religion. To say it is means you have no idea what religion is, and also no idea what Atheism is. It’s like saying NOT collecting baseball cards is a hobby or that BALD is a hair color. Everyone on this board is an Atheist to gods like Zeus, Thor, Buddha, Ra, etc. The true Atheist simply takes it one god further.
Report Post »freedomisasfreedomdoes
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 5:18pmNo Labels
The religion of Irreligion. How read up on are you on Atheistic movements? The Humanists etc. Here since you don’t KNOW by definition what a RELIGION IS:
re·li·gion
Report Post »1.beliefs and worship: people’s beliefs and opinions concerning the existence, nature, and worship of a deity or deities, and divine involvement in the universe and human life
2.system: an institutionalized or personal system of beliefs and practices relating to the divine
3.personal beliefs or values: a set of strongly-held beliefs, values, and attitudes that somebody lives by
freedomisasfreedomdoes
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 5:35pmNo Labels
Report Post »Here since you seem to be in the dark about Atheistic Irreligious (Practiced) Movements, let me help you get started. Humanist Manifesto I.
http://www.americanhumanist.org/AHA
Humanism encompasses a variety of nontheistic views (atheism, agnosticism, rationalism, naturalism, secularism, and so forth) while adding the important element of a comprehensive worldview and set of ethical values—values that are grounded in the philosophy of the Enlightenment, informed by scientific knowledge, and driven by a desire to meet the needs of people in the here and now. We count humanists and other nontheists as the core of our movement but are always willing to work with friends and allies on issues of common concern. The positions we hold and the actions we take are not simply for our own benefit, but for the betterment of all of society and the world in which we live.
freedomisasfreedomdoes
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 5:42pmNow No Labels
Report Post »What you do is in regards to thinking see how the Humanist Manifesto applies to the definition of religion.
freedomisasfreedomdoes
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 5:44pmNo Labels
Report Post »http://www.americanhumanist.org/AHA
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freedomisasfreedomdoes
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 5:59pmNo Labels
Report Post »Here: http://www.zoominfo.com/people/Silverman_David_1323890878.aspx
There is a new combatant in …
http://www.ethicsdaily.com, 18 Nov 2008 [cached]
There is a new combatant in the Christmas wars,” wrote David Silverman, communications director for the American Humanist Association, on his blog.
freedomisasfreedomdoes
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 6:11pmhttp://santitafarella.wordpress.com/2011/05/25/what-is-humanism-and-where-is-21st-century-atheism-taJust as Unitarianism is the featherbed for catching the falling Christian (Erasmus Darwin), humanism is the featherbed for catching the falling atheist.
What humanism functions to conceal for the squeamish atheist and agnostic (and I am one of those squeamish agnostics) is the radical Darwinian contingency of existence, and its ultimate nihilism and emptiness.
Report Post »king-us-really/
askegg
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 7:01amReally? It takes faith not to believe in Big Foot, unicorns, leprechauns, gremlins, ghouls, ghosts, goblins, and gods? Fact is, there is NO credible evidence for any of these things, so disbelief in them is justified.
Report Post »SLEAZYHIPPOs ILLEGITIMATE OFFSPRING
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 9:53am@ ASK…Your post had both a correct and incorrect assertion. Your correct assertion is that there is no credible evidence for believeing in the things you listed, therefore it is reasonable not to believe in them. However, there is credible evidence for believing the bible and its claims, which relates to the question I asked you above. Your incorrect assertion was what you consider faith. Faith is a reasonable conclusion based upon a collection of evidence that possess a confidence in that conclusion. In other words you have faith your brakes will actually stop your car because you have very credible evidence to base that conclusion upon. It is NOT a blind faith, meaning there is no evidence for such a conclusion. Thank you….
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:28pm…
Report Post »They call God useless.
Is there any such thing as a “useful” Atheist?
Locked
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:50pm@Leadnotfollow
“Is there any such thing as a “useful” Atheist?”
Sure. Ayn Rand for example. SE Cupp? Peter Higgs (making up the “Higgs” of the “Higgs-Boson particle.“ While they might not be ”useful,” they are successful non-believers: Bruce Lee, Katherine Hepburn, Mick Jagger, Jodie Foster, George Carlin.
Oh, and the guy who founded facebook, which has arguably been the most useful social connector in the history of the world.
Report Post »SquidVetOhio
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:04pmBruce Lee, while no christian, was most definitely not an athiest. And what purpose does and of the other people serve than entertainment?
Report Post »00100111
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:05pmThat depends on your definition of useful. Even prostitutes are useful for something…
Report Post »Locked
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:16pm“And what purpose does and of the other people serve than entertainment?”
Peter Higgs? I guess scientific breakthroughs aren’t interesting to some of us… not to mention many of the other scientists who are agnostic or atheists.
I might be a Christian, but I find it insulting to ignore or belittle the accomplishments of others, regardless of their belief structure.
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:51pmyes. religion teaches you to rely on things and accept authority which conditions people to accept big goverment and rely on it.
Report Post »SLEAZYHIPPOs ILLEGITIMATE OFFSPRING
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 3:36pm@ INDIVIDUALISM…..I would disagree with your assertion and the foundation of my argument would rest on the origin of this country with its founding fathers most of whom were quite sincere men of faith. Because of their belief that only God possess the ability to grant individual rights and not government, they saw government as an ever possible threat to those rights and always needed to be held accountable to those whom it governed. They believed its powers were derived from the govern and were to be kept in check, hence the 3 branches with checks and balances. Subsequently, I would argue, although I am sure I am prejudice, they developed the foundation for govenrment that would eventually give rise to the greatest, most free nation in the history of mankind. And to think, they were “simple” men with a belief in God. Thank you….
Report Post »kalli
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:27pmThose who continue to deny there is a God or Jesus, do not stop publicly denying this to Christians because they know in their hearts that God is real and His Son died for all mankind. Otherwise, they would let Christians believe without any persecution from unbelievers.
The atheists are hurting no one but themselves and are doing the bidding of the great deceiver, satan. No matter what ugly thingsyou say about Jesus, He still loves you, and wants you to turn from your wicked ways and follow Him to eternity.
Report Post »deeberj
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:22pmA true atheist would not care if people had faith in any religion. They would just shake their heads, think religion is stupid and a waste of time, and go about their business and leave people of faith alone. A true atheist wouldn’t care. These people are hateful and out to destroy a person’s faith. That is not atheism.
Report Post »canadianlady
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:27pmI don‘t see how this doesn’t qualify as hate speech. If you replace Christianity with Islam, you can bet those billboards would be taken down in no time. It’s time for Christians to stand up firmly against this bigotry. This crap is getting out of hand. Before you know it, Christianity will be outlawed and all who remained silent will be to blame.
Report Post »Hiswill
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:57pmIt would be nice to see several churches from the area where these billboards are located to meet in large groups under the signs to pray and share their love of Jesus Christ. Take a stand!
Report Post »No_Lables
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:10pmThe same group has put up several billboards replacing Christianity with Islam. They were never called out for hate speech then because the “Christians” in this country agree with it. Now they see something they don’t agree with and it has their panties in a bunch.
Report Post »nurseheidi
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 8:26pmYou are correct. I know most of these groups are being funded by Soros and Soros like characters. This is all being done intentionally. Many know this, but some are still clueless. It is time for Christians to come out of the closet and take a stand! Send the roaches back to their holes.
Report Post »JACKTHETOAD
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:27pmHow in the 7734 can you ‘talk’ to God if you don’t even have His phone # or even think He has a phone?
Report Post »Dial a 1-900 # and talk dirty, YOU FOOLS!
freedomisasfreedomdoes
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:27pmhttp://www.everything2.com/title/The+greatest+trick+the+Devil+ever+pulled+was+convincing+the+world+he+didn%2527t+exist
“My dear brothers, never forget, when you hear the progress of enlightenment vaunted, that the devil‘s best trick is to persuade you that he doesn’t exist!“ ”Le Joueur généreux,” pub. February 7, 1864; translation by Cat Nilan, 1999¹
A similar quote was said by Jim Carroll: “The Devil‘s greatest accomplishment was convincing the world he didn’t exist.”²
Report Post »momrules
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:26pmAA is not spreading their non-belief. AA is spreading their absolute hatred of God and Jesus Christ. These are lost, angry souls who have no reason to live except to share and spread their diseased, evil ideas and to work to remove all mention of God from America.
The AA and the FFRF are hate groups and the target of their hatred is God, Jesus Christ and Christians.
Report Post »They are working tirelessly for Satan and it matters not that they say they do no believe in him. Satan and God know them and their works.
www.TopTheNews.com
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:26pmAgree or disagree, is this not their capitalistic right to do this?
Report Post »RANGER1965
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:30pmYes.
The atheism religion has the right to advertise for followers, just as any other religion does.
Report Post »SquidVetOhio
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:39pmNo. It is their God-given right to deny Him and advertise. No one is arguing that.
Report Post »termyt
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:50pmAbsolutely. All religions have the right to proselytize in the United States. Forget about “hate speech,” that’s just a leftist term designed to kill speech, not encourage it.
What I object to is the driving out of all faiths except atheism from public discourse. The FFRF has now threatened a private organization. That’s is far more detrimental to our freedoms than the beliefs of any organization or candidate.
Report Post »deeberj
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:18pmIt is not a capitalistic right. It is a constitutional right of free speech. So they can put up their billboards.
And Christians can put up theirs. And any other faith.
Report Post »barryswhitehalf
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 10:40pmYes, and it’s my constitutionally protected right to call them out and expose their anti-religious and anti-Christian bigotry and propaganda.
Report Post »freedomisasfreedomdoes
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:21pmSo these Atheists (not all obviously) believe there is a God, he’s just by their definitions, amoral, useless, and sadistic? So how are they atheists?
Report Post »oldguy49
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:24pmthey didn’t get their prayers answered………………..
Report Post »jackact
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:21pmAmerica, this is the tripe we are up against.
Report Post »As soon as their ideology runs out of “other peoples money” this too will dissapate.
The left is God-less entity.
God will defund them shortly.
Guaranteed.
TH30PH1LUS
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:21pmHere’s another sample billboard
ATHEISM: a freak accident produced the known universe.
Life is a pointless cosmic joke and you are the punchline.
We can’t explain quantum entaglement, dark energy, the rotation of Uranus, the origins of DNA – but we “KNOW” there is no god.
Join American Christians, and find meaning, purpose, salvation, joy, forgiveness, and eternal hope!
Report Post »askegg
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 7:03amWho claims “there IS no god”? All that is required to be an atheist is “I do not accept your claims a god exists are true”. This is normally a result of evaluating the evidence FOR the claim and finding it insufficient.
Report Post »SLEAZYHIPPOs ILLEGITIMATE OFFSPRING
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 9:57am@ ASK…You are not 100% accurate. While that is the way you may answer the question some would state “there is no god”. Hence, the different designations between strong and weak atheism and agnostic…..Thank you…
Report Post »slkgej6
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 3:26pmGood points. I’m a scientist. ASKEGG is incorrect. The very first rule of science is that you cannot prove a negative. Personal beliefs may be based on science, but science is incapable of proving the non-existence of anything, including God. All life is scientifically inexplicable. LIfe, energetically, is an uphill gradient. Energy, without intervention, always flows downhill, thus making the chances of a random event that resulted in complex biological diversity infinitesimally small. Factually, the only evidence for traditional evolution is morphology-one organism shares characteristics of another, yet it is taught as scientific fact, while disparaging intelligent design, whether deity or alien. Atheists always insist that they are being harmed by exposure to the beliefs of others and seek governmental suppression as recompense, claiming the Constitution’s wording of “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof” interprets to a prohibition against the mere mention of religion, while freedom of speech applies only to them. I despise AA’s beliefs but I would fight to the death for their right to speak out. The fact that they would fight to deny believers that same right speaks volumes of the right of their cause. Activist atheism is quasi liberal-ie-guns. If a conservative doesn’t like guns, they don’t buy one. If a liberal doesn’t like guns, they want to confiscate all guns. Atheists use the same appro
Report Post »cdennis
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:20pmHow sad, and yep, on the day of the Great Judgement, these people will bow their knees and confess Jesus is Lord, and then it will be too late for them. Heathendom is alive and well but we who are called, are waiting for that great day when we rise up with our Savior, our LIVING Savior, to live with Him forever…..
Report Post »DeavonReye
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 3:06pmYes, . . . and what a loving god it will be to cast people into a burning agony for all eternity JUST because they had no reason to believe OTHER people’s “religion story” when alive. Yet, when they see this god, understand, and are [then] willing to follow, . . . . “Sorry, fool. Too late. Should have believed that ONE religion amongst MANY, though none of them had any credible proof, . . .but even though you “get it now”, you’re still gonna burn!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA!!! I LOVE doing this to souls!” – Jesus, just before pulling the “hell” lever in heaven.
This is what you’re defending. . . . . . and it is ghastly.
Report Post »No_Lables
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:21pmLet me ask you this CDENNIS. What if the Atheists were wrong…and so were the Christians? What if the Muslims were right this whole time and it‘s you who’ll be burning for time and all eternity right next to the Atheist?
Report Post »Carlinpa
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:19pmTalk about bigotry..lol that is all these atheist are, bigots,, look who is spewing all the hate.. Do Christians put up billboards attacking atheist? well we should start. Start by citing chapter and verse of there demeanor and attacks in the Bible.
Atheism: Simply for simple minds
Report Post »Atheism: Simply hateful of God and all goodness
For my Liberty!
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:44pmAMEN! You covered it……One more point these morons don’t understand…GOD is what keeps MORALS in society. WITHOUT them, our world you see EXACTLY what is happening today!
Report Post »slkgej6
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 3:46pmActually, I would never allow a bigot to dictate my actions. Christians should fight for their rights, but we cannot take the tactic of the atheist because that method is unacceptable to a follower of Christ. In the face of mockery, hatred, accusations of hate speech, low IQ, etc, it is our responsibility to turn the other cheek. We SHOULD respond to hatred; but with positive affirmation of God’s love. Our faith should be manifest in service to all, including those who do not share our beliefs. Mockery, condemnation and hate are not Christian ideals, they are the realm of those who claim that the word Christian means naked hatred. AA’s actions are despicable. I choose to follow Christ’s methods and I do not fear that these pathetically hateful people could EVER thwart the will of God. His ways are not man’s ways. It is right to defend our constitutional right to believe as we do, but the hearts of God’s children will not beat in harmony with the tactics of Satan. We should render unsolicited acts of kindness and service in accordance with our beliefs. We should conform our actions such that we stand as witnesses of Him at all times, in all things, and in all places. I too feel anger at these unwarranted attacks, but to respond in kind is the path of the atheist-not Christians.
Report Post »Listen_then_think
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:19pmAtheists are the true haters as seen in their non stop attacks on everything.
Report Post »v15
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:13pmAtheists are as clueless as the people who read and comment on The Blaze: Mormons ARE Christians.
Report Post »freedomisasfreedomdoes
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:53pmSo you are insulting yourself? You are clueless?
Report Post »mcsledge
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:50pmMormons ARE Christians. We follow the doctrines of The Bible, not the precepts of man. We have the same organization with Prophets and Apostles including the authority to act in the name of God (i.e., Holy Priesthood). We worship The Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Mormons (i.e., members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) are led by a living Prophet who receives divine revelation from Christ. You can’t get any more Christian than a devout Mormon.
Report Post »elderbat
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 11:20pmGee, thanks, pal…and freedom of speech to you, too.
Report Post »trinklefinder
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:12pmWish I could be there on Judgement Day when these fools try to explain themselves to God!
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:15pmI suspect it is coming sooner than you think.
I’d like to see them explaining why these billboards topple due to lightning strikes.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:22pmNoah wouldn‘t and Abraham didn’t – better repent of those words – even to hear satan’s voice is nauseous.
Report Post »phillyatheist
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:33pmi think God would understand the whole lack of evidence and not wanting to be part of the crazies here on earth thing. i‘m betting he’s cool like that.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:49pmGod addresses evidence of His existence, only to those that have a purpose for Him or for those searching for Absolute Truth – and, He can not reveal His True Nature visually.
Report Post »DeavonReye
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:59pmSearching, . . . that seems rather convenient, does it?
Trinkle, you are rather sadistic. In the other story, you were about as giddy as you could be about “atheists burning in hell”. If heaven is full of people like you, I’d gladly take my leave of it.
Report Post »DeavonReye
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:02pmTrinkle, . . .disregard what I just said here. I appreciate the explaination and follow up on that other thread. You earn “respect” points. :-)
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 5:36pmSorry, God respects His Word – Holds His Word higher than Himself ,and compliments the Absolute.
Report Post »DeavonReye
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 6:50pmSearching, . . . . . what does that even mean? It just sounds like words used to make some sort of “awe inspiring notion of your god”, . . .when it has no basis of understanding. . . other than “how magnificent can I make him out to be using text”. If you have some sort of evidence of what you’re saying, then by all means produce it. If it is just your opinion, . . . . well, that’s fine, but it isn’t at all convincing.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 8:25pmIt’s not meant for you to understand.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 8:37pmWell, if it means anything , I have no desire to see anyone burn in hell – but, unless you are converted, it is not possible for you to understand in the Christian paradigm.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 8:57pmLet’s see – for example , let’s consider a sketch artist: Unless the eager artist steps into his right- mind , he is incapacitated by his left, which distorts the visual cues of his right and his drawing are distorted representations of life. Likewise, one has to be in one’s right- mind to understand and hear the Word – My last statement is all Biblical. My latter statement is made from observation; therefore , I can only conclude , you are not in your right-mind.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 9:06pmFurthermore, it is also impossible to know Him if one does not first fear Him, because that would negate His Word.
Report Post »The_Cabrito_Goat
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 9:08pmThat’s really the only good way to handle an atheist. Reframe, and don’t respond using their language.
Report Post »DeavonReye
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 8:22amSearching, . . . . I was a SINCERE christian from birth until about age 35. If I never got anything by then, . . . then there was nothing to be “got”. Whatever YOU are feeling can be explained many ways . . . and why OTHER religions still prosper.
And the “unknowable ways of god”. . . . the “mystery of heaven”. . . . . . .those are just ways of saying, . . . “none of this actually makes sense, but that causes cognative dissonance, so it HAS to be some sort of mystery, else my faith doesn’t make sense either.”
As for “fearing god first”, . . . . do you not see a problem with “fearing a being you’re also supposed to love”? I would hope that this wouldn’t make any sense to you, as well!
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 10:23amA child fears his father out of respect for him and knowing that he has power over him – you have never had any respect for your Father because you never respected Him.
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 11:14amAll children arrive with an innate ability to respect their parents especially since the parents have physical power over them. The parents respond with love and discipline to empower their children to cope with a normal life. Consequently, there exists some fear over their prowess. Love to come before fear is not possible for maturity in Christ – try as one may, they will not. Even when the Saul was knocked off his high horse, he felt fear when he hit the ground. He was told to go see a Gentile ( us ) he obeyed ( disciplined ) was healed ( awakened ) found love and was imbued with knowledge of Christ. The same problem of respect, and fear both caused major problems with the Israelites in the wilderness of Sin. The Tribes of Israel saw Miracles beyond comprehension and still tempted God by saying that He was unable to provide for them. They , of course were spiritually blind , except for a few ( probably 10% ) . They rebelled ( like you ) , but, unlike you, they were punished by not being able to see their promise ( except for the newborn and a few others ) . Even Moses was whipped ( with a feather ) . But, I would wager you don‘t know what I’m taking about with Moses either. First, fear ( respect ) , then comes love. Israel got what they asked God for, but God didn’t get what he wanted except 10 % . I’ve even seen miracles and still fill failure – the main difference is , we, have a Mighty High Priest officiating for us that believe in Him – Good L
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 11:28amThanks, should have said : ” Good Loves .”
Report Post »Locked
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:09pmYeah, somehow I doubt anyone will look at these billboards and have any reaction besides “Well, what a bunch of jerks.”
Potentially with more… colorful… language!
Report Post »00100111
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:09pmYup. These billboards say more about atheists than they do about Christians.
Report Post »Johnny916
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:09pmThese billboards are very true and I cannot stop laughing at what they say.
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:17pmOk Johnny.
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:40pmmmmhmmm, yup, if christians can put billboards around that say, say no to jesus and say yes to hell, Atheists can put up billboards like this.
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:08pmLooks like Obama’s agenda is starting to take some roots.
Report Post »The revolution will not be far down the road.
Hope we have the names/supporters of this hate
Rothbardian_in_the_Cleve
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:07pmOf course, you see how gutless they really are don’t you.
C’mon fellas, man up. Post some anti-mohamed billboards. Put your name on it too. You afraid Haji might hunt you down? Easy picking on Christian eh?
Report Post »deeberj
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:14pmRight. So if they aren’t putting up billboards bashing all religions, makes you wonder why they chose Christianity and Mormonism. Could it be a political move???
Report Post »No_Lables
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 4:47pmThey’ve done it. All religions are equally idiotic to them.
Report Post »askegg
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 7:05amMuslims worship the same god Catholics, Baptists, Evangelicals, and Mormons do. There is NO credible evidence for the claim “a god exists”, so disbelief is perfectly justified.
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:05pm…
Report Post »Christians and Mormons would never be allowed to put up a billboard bashing Atheists.
HKS
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:13pmI was going to say the same thing, too bad we have a discriminatory government that allows this crap to go on. Thanks Obama for your support, we will repay the debt.
Report Post »Locked
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:15pm“Christians and Mormons would never be allowed to put up a billboard bashing Atheists.”
Not sure if you’re being serious here or just trying to be ironic. The Blaze has had several stories about atheist billboards and ads being blocked or torn down. Meanwhile, I pass by several billboards each day saying that non-believers will burn in Hell for all eternity. I suppose you might argue they aren’t anti-atheist, but rather anti-anyone-who-doesn’t-belong-to-our-church… but it’s not much of a difference.
Also, running a Google search for “anti-atheist billboard” reveals quite a number of billboards specifically targeting atheists.
So, I‘m going to guess you’re just trolling.
Report Post »Johnny916
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:15pmThere have been billboards Christians put up bashing atheist. Where have you been at? Living under a rock?
http://lh4.ggpht.com/zQr2mnF5oY/TmGYWqokMcI/AAAAAAAAAgA/khAQo44fEJI/gun_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800
http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6en0eRrRLck/TmKMa9BwQSI/AAAAAAAAAgI/jVFezmcP-D8/atheist_billboard_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800
Report Post »RedNeckMormon
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:55pmTrue but they are both the same and would never think of doing something as stupid !!!
Report Post »barryswhitehalf
Posted on August 14, 2012 at 10:47pmJohn boy,
Maybe before you link to something, you should make sure the links aren’t broken, doofus.
With that type of shoddy work, you could go work for American Atheists.
Report Post »Rothbardian_in_the_Cleve
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:05pm“The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.” Verbal, The Usual Suspects
Report Post »DimmuBorgir
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:11pmgood movie
Report Post »Jenny Lind
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 1:24pmCouldn’t have said it better.
Report Post »deeberj
Posted on August 13, 2012 at 2:13pmLoved that movie.
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