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Originally posted by Pixiefyre
For those who missed my post earlier in this tread I did a quick Google search on this and much to my surprise found out this issue goes both ways and I couldn't help but laugh.
Billboard Wars
It shows Athiest billboards but it also shows that t Christians can hold their own when it comes to .....
BILLBOARD WARS..
IT is just too funny!
Q. We often hear that religious people give more to charity than secularists. Is this true? A. In the year 2000, “religious” people (the 33 percent of the population who attend their houses of worship at least once per week) were 25 percentage points more likely to give charitably than “secularists” (the 27 percent who attend less than a few times per year, or have no religion). They were also 23 percentage points more likely to volunteer. When considering the average dollar amounts of money donated and time volunteered, the gap between the groups increases even further: religious people gave nearly four times more dollars per year, on average, than secularists ($2,210 versus $642). They also volunteered more than twice as often (12 times per year, versus 5.8 times).
Originally posted by rwfresh
"to promote rational thinking" - you honestly BELIEVE that spending money on advertising messages like "God is a fairy tale" is rational? I think it is absolutely ridiculous.. bordering on retarded behavior.
The universe you perceive came from somewhere/something. And if you'd like to promote a different word for that thing then go for it. But that concept is not a fairy tale. It's an ancient hypothesis. It is completely ignorant to believe that all religions/science did not develop around that hypothesis. It's ignorant denial.
Do you know what Incommensurability is? I've long understood the truth this word defines.. But recently became aware of it. Check it out, you might find it interesting.
Originally posted by Badgered1
If atheism is a 'religion' - based on comments here and in other threads - shouldn't all atheists get tax exemption in the same way that churches do? Property taxes, income taxes all exempt due to our 'belief' in no deities?
My tax load is increased to make up for tax exemptions by religions.
Religious income in the US is over $100 Billion a year - all tax free! That doesn't include property taxes that don't get paid.
Strange how atheists don't get the same exemption. Strange how atheists get to pay more tax to uphold this ridiculous state of affairs.
"Oh, but think of all the charity work the churches do!"
Right, so do other non-religious organizations. They seem to manage fine.
Religion (and I will stress - NOT PERSONAL BELIEF) is a burden on the country.
Originally posted by rwfresh
reply to post by Badgered1
"is a burden on the country" .. not true.
Q. We often hear that religious people give more to charity than secularists. Is this true? A. In the year 2000, “religious” people (the 33 percent of the population who attend their houses of worship at least once per week) were 25 percentage points more likely to give charitably than “secularists” (the 27 percent who attend less than a few times per year, or have no religion). They were also 23 percentage points more likely to volunteer. When considering the average dollar amounts of money donated and time volunteered, the gap between the groups increases even further: religious people gave nearly four times more dollars per year, on average, than secularists ($2,210 versus $642). They also volunteered more than twice as often (12 times per year, versus 5.8 times).
Originally posted by Azadok
And many feel the same way about atheists who believe in the fairy tale of evolution. So life is a matter of perspective one mans ignorance is another mans truth. Personally I believe anyone who thinks we evolved from some primordial ooze to the plethora of life on earth today are willfully ignorant .
Originally posted by Raxoxane
I would'nt worry about it,whatever their reason for putting up the billboards-no one can force anyone to believe/disbelieve anything.Go with what your own heart and Spirit tells you-in all things. Just wondering though-if some Christians were to put up billboards stating: "Jesus is a fact,atheists are wrong!"..Those Christians would be taking a looot of flack,im sure-case would propably be in the Supreme Court the next day.
Originally posted by Raxoxane
Just wondering though-if some Christians were to put up billboards stating: "Jesus is a fact,atheists are wrong!"..Those Christians would be taking a looot of flack,im sure-case would propably be in the Supreme Court the next day.
Originally posted by Annee
Lack of belief - - is not anti-belief. Atheist means lack of belief in a god/deity- - that is all it means. It does not mean anti-god.
Religion would require a doctrine of belief - - - which Atheist does not have.
Individual (or group) Atheists can have varying Atheist philosophies. This is their personal right. But that is Atheist Philosophy - - - which is different then the actual definition of Atheist.
Within a 4 block radius of my house - - there are 6 churches. All of them have big signs out front with God messages.
American Atheists main purpose is to keep God out of government.
Putting up public billboards is offering support to any and all who might feel the need for that support. A heavily religious area is exactly where an Atheist billboard needs to be - - to support those who may feel pressure or "trapped" by their environment.
reply to post by Annee
Within a 4 block radius of my house - - there are 6 churches. All of them have big signs out front with God messages. American Atheists main purpose is to keep God out of government. Putting up public billboards is offering support to any and all who might feel the need for that support. A heavily religious area is exactly where an Atheist billboard needs to be - - to support those who may feel pressure or "trapped" by their environment.
Originally posted by spav5
Originally posted by Annee
Lack of belief - - is not anti-belief. Atheist means lack of belief in a god/deity- - that is all it means. It does not mean anti-god.
Religion would require a doctrine of belief - - - which Atheist does not have.
Individual (or group) Atheists can have varying Atheist philosophies. This is their personal right. But that is Atheist Philosophy - - - which is different then the actual definition of Atheist.
Within a 4 block radius of my house - - there are 6 churches. All of them have big signs out front with God messages.
American Atheists main purpose is to keep God out of government.
Putting up public billboards is offering support to any and all who might feel the need for that support. A heavily religious area is exactly where an Atheist billboard needs to be - - to support those who may feel pressure or "trapped" by their environment.
Their money would be better spent creating billboards stating KEEP RELIGION OUT OF GOVERNMENT...Don't you think?
Not trying to recruit people in their anti-god movement.
You are right atheism is not anti-god..only these people calling themselves atheists. From what I see..it is their word now...everywhere I go I see anti-god cult claiming to be atheists...it is just a word..and they have claimed it.
peace
Originally posted by Annee
Originally posted by spav5
Originally posted by Annee
Lack of belief - - is not anti-belief. Atheist means lack of belief in a god/deity- - that is all it means. It does not mean anti-god.
Religion would require a doctrine of belief - - - which Atheist does not have.
Individual (or group) Atheists can have varying Atheist philosophies. This is their personal right. But that is Atheist Philosophy - - - which is different then the actual definition of Atheist.
Within a 4 block radius of my house - - there are 6 churches. All of them have big signs out front with God messages.
American Atheists main purpose is to keep God out of government.
Putting up public billboards is offering support to any and all who might feel the need for that support. A heavily religious area is exactly where an Atheist billboard needs to be - - to support those who may feel pressure or "trapped" by their environment.
Their money would be better spent creating billboards stating KEEP RELIGION OUT OF GOVERNMENT...Don't you think?
Not trying to recruit people in their anti-god movement.
You are right atheism is not anti-god..only these people calling themselves atheists. From what I see..it is their word now...everywhere I go I see anti-god cult claiming to be atheists...it is just a word..and they have claimed it.
peace
NO. They do fight God in government in court.
Offering support is offering support. No different then religious billboards.
Originally posted by MamaJ
reply to post by Annee
Within a 4 block radius of my house - - there are 6 churches. All of them have big signs out front with God messages. American Atheists main purpose is to keep God out of government. Putting up public billboards is offering support to any and all who might feel the need for that support. A heavily religious area is exactly where an Atheist billboard needs to be - - to support those who may feel pressure or "trapped" by their environment.
But there are that many gas stations within a four block radius from me ..all pressuring me to buy something on their building or sign... So what? I don't care...it's not hurting me in the least and I sure don't feel trapped and you shouldn't either.
For someone who has no belief of a god and do not like hearing others beliefs...why then would you hold up a sign telling people what you don't believe? It makes no sens to me.. its just not rational to me...but hey... I do KNOW I am one out of 7 billion so I can assure you not everyone believes or doesn't believe and..... its OK.