Atheist ads on London buses - Page 6

jtwn · 26-10-2008, 16:16

Thought this was quite funny -

http://www.justgiving.com/alphaposters

Not quite as successful.

papa smurf · 26-10-2008, 16:34

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Originally Posted by jtwn

Thought this was quite funny -

http://www.justgiving.com/alphaposters

Not quite as successful.

i like the comments especially the one by nick it made me chuckle

**Maggy** · 26-10-2008, 16:35

Gents!Let's stick to the topic..this will be the last time of asking...

SMG · 26-10-2008, 19:27

I`ve just re read this thread, & to be honest, I don't think there is much more you can say about it without broadening the subject, & that leads to a different thread. The discussion is just floundering. Perhaps it would be better to merge. At least peeps can air their views on the almighty then.

**Maggy** · 26-10-2008, 19:48

The poll is the main topic here.If you want to express your opinion about the subject then use the other thread...

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/20...not-exist.html

26-10-2008, 20:14

Still waiting for someone to explain how this advert is needlessly offensive or antagonising as i really don't understand how anyone can feel that way about it. If you have a thread about a poll to do with religion sorry but you had to realise it was going to blossom out as anything to do with religion on this forum does. If you thought it could be kept purely to a discussion about the poll you were being very optimistic.

Advert no advert makes no odds to me and won't alter the views i hold and won't even enforce them as they are my personal views for personal reasons despite the general tag (atheist) i am an individual with individual reasons for my beliefs and views.

SMG · 26-10-2008, 21:07

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Originally Posted by danielf

I'm interested in people's views on this (as the other thread has gone rather off-topic). Money has been raised, and some London buses will carry the following message: 'God (probably) doesn't exist. Relax, and get on with your life. What do you think?

The OP asked for our views on the advert / message, God probably doesn't exist. You cannot answer that question without explaining your reasons why. This did not start off as a poll. We were asked for our views. If you restrict that, your effectively stopping people from commenting.

danielf · 26-10-2008, 21:45

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Originally Posted by SMG

The OP asked for our views on the advert / message, God probably doesn't exist. You cannot answer that question without explaining your reasons why. This did not start off as a poll. We were asked for our views. If you restrict that, your effectively stopping people from commenting.

Quite, and I'm very much interested in why people voted as they did (Or why the ads would be deemed offensive). Otherwise there wouldn't be much point to the thread. What I would consider off-topic is the way the other thread went, discussing whether Hell exists or not, and whether God is evil or not.

What I do ask is that people remain civil. By all means discuss the topic at hand, but there is no reason to dismiss what people believe in as rubbish. So please, think before you post, and if you can't post in a respectful manner, then please don't.

Oh, Hitler's and his henchmen's spiritual outlook on life doesn't have much relevance to ads on a bus imo.

Oh, I'm also interested in the rather large, 'yes for other reasons' vote. Anyone?

TheNorm · 27-10-2008, 10:08

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Originally Posted by danielf

...Oh, I'm also interested in the rather large, 'yes for other reasons' vote. Anyone?

I ticked that box. People should be allowed to spend their money as they wish, provided that no laws are broken.

Russ · 27-10-2008, 10:10

I just watched Have I Got News For You on iPlayer from the other night and Ian Hislop said there may be more to this campaign than meets the eye - a sign saying "There probably is no God" might just deter a man on the top deck from blowing himself up....

**Damien** · 27-10-2008, 10:32

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Originally Posted by Russ B

I just watched Have I Got News For You on iPlayer from the other night and Ian Hislop said there may be more to this campaign than meets the eye - a sign saying "There probably is no God" might just deter a man on the top deck from blowing himself up....

Or encourage him*

*or her. Women can be just as stupid as men

tweetiepooh · 27-10-2008, 11:00

I am a Christian and would prefer the ads weren't coming however from what I've seen of what's intended they are not offensive so they should be allowed. If I want the freedom to evangelise non-Christians then in our society others need a similar right. Some controls are needed but generally stating you beliefs should always be allowed.

(There is a difference in stating what you believe (there is/isn't a God) and/or advertising an event (Alpha) and something that simply attacks someone else. Maybe a more concrete example is along the lines of "<deity> is the answer" vs "<other deity> is crazy" sort of difference. The former is OK the latter much less so.)

Xaccers · 29-10-2008, 04:56

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Originally Posted by tweetiepooh

I am a Christian and would prefer the ads weren't coming

Why?

Siuko · 29-10-2008, 08:43

I voted - No, for other reasons.

And no I am not religious in any way.

I understand the point they are trying to make - as many religions seem to believe they have the god given right (teehee) to push (push might be a little too strong a word) their views on others - so this is a way for a normally silent section of the community (atheists) to show their views. I also believe that the atheists views should be treated with EXACTLY the same way that religious views are. (sadly that seems to be to not mention it or people get funny)

But to the point of why I voted NO - I don't really want to see atheist views - but I also don't want to see any religious peoples views either. Everyone keep it to yourselves and leave people to their own lives. I feel that these situations were people want what others have (such as lands) or want to force their beliefs / ideals / morals on others to be the cause of so many problems in this world.

Just leave me alone to make my own choices if I want to know about your religion / morals / beliefs etc I WILL ASK!

mrmistoffelees · 29-10-2008, 09:15

Atheists should have the same voice as any other group should they not ?