The Kamloops branch of CFI has started an atheist bus campaign. The local news station did a report. Click through for the video.
Controversial bus ads are now rolling through Kamloops streets.
The ads — paid for by a local atheist organization –suggest there is probably no God.
Bill Ligertwood of the Kamloops Centre for Rational Thought says he knows some people may react negatively to the ads – and hopes that doesn’t affect bus drivers.
Ligertwood says he is pleasantly surprised at the lack of flack he’s heard personally which has convinced him Kamloops residents are more tolerant than he thought.
Ligertwood says the ads will lead up to a major atheist convention planned for next month.
It’s a plague! It started in London, then spread to Washington D. C, now it is creeping across Canada. What can be done about those who dare to express an opinion. Believers everywhere are having their beliefs crushed by… Duh, Duh, Daaaaa. “There’s Probably No God, now stop worrying and enjoy your life.” What a crushing blow. How can people of faith withstand the onslaught! What about the children. Think about the children!
What is this plague? Groups in these cities have been advertising on the city buses. The D. C. slogan was “Why believe in a God? Just be good for goodness’ sake.” They had the audacity to do this before Christmas sparking this mild mannered outburst from Bill Donahue
In Canada, groups in Toronto, Calgary and Halifax have been planning similar campaigns. Unfortunately, the Halifax transit authority has deemed the ads too controversial. This is disappointing and they should reconsider the decision. The current slogan is one of the most innocuous suggested. If the transit authority dislikes it, The Liberal Debutant has a long list of alternatives.
To often dialog is shut down simply by someone claiming offense. There is no right not to be offended but free speech is a fundamental right. It should not be stifled simply by claims of discomfort by some. Should religious advertising be banned because it makes atheists nauseous.
Saskatoon and Regina have their share of religious advertising. Probably less so than the other cities. Would Saskatchewan cities react more like Calgary or Halifax? I hope that they would support free speech.
