atheists ads of buses in ft. worth

[Moose242]

If God does exist, I am fairly certain that he did not manifest himself as a carpenter who lived 2,000 years ago. Also I doubt that God, as a supreme being, would be so petty as to damn us to an eternity of torture for not worshiping him.


It has been said that religion is the opiate of the masses, and that certainly is the truth. Religion is a hell of a drug, back in 2001 19 dudes overdosed and crashed 2 planes into a set of towers. Shit is not cool.

[Denny]

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[jdgregory84]

I will gladly spray paint over one when/if I see it.

No you won't.

[jdgregory84]

Pushing and sharing are two different things. I have gone on mission trips before and provided VBS, food, clothes, housing, churches, etc with no strings attached to the local people. I can only lead by example ( which I fail at way too much) and share the gospel. I can not make you a Christian. I can not make you anything. I can simply show you the tools and hope/pray that the Holy Spirit works inside of you.

I think alot of people view opposing religions as a threat. I could easily do what a lot of non believers do and claim these bus ads are "cramming" atheism down my throat. Instead I will just pray for them that they may one day realize there is a supreme being.

I can respect that. I wonder if my step-mom still thinks I'm gonna burn in hell after I told her I don't believe in a higher power a couple of years ago? I don't really have a problem with religion OR pushing beliefs because I do it every day. Not in a religious sense, but other stuff for sure. If somebody tells me "God bless you" or whatever, it doesn't bother me, because that just means as a person, they wish me well. I personally don't think that the way to world peace lies in everybody believing in one religion as much as it does, as people respecting eachothers beliefs knowing that we've all grown up in different societies and households. I have christian, athiest, agnostic, and jewish friends and we all get along, because when we get together, we're there to represent ourselves as people, not as advocates of our spiritual beliefs.

[racrguy]

I will gladly spray paint over one when/if I see it.

Why, because "Millions of Americans are Good Without God." is somehow damaging to you?

[Big Dad]

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[HarrisonTX]

I will gladly spray paint over one when/if I see it.

[mustangguy289]

Do parents just spread the word to their kids? Whenever missionary groups go out and say "We'll provide you with food and clothing and all you have to do is attend sermons at this church we're building."

Like I said, whether people want to believe it or not, they push their beliefs on others.

Pushing and sharing are two different things. I have gone on mission trips before and provided VBS, food, clothes, housing, churches, etc with no strings attached to the local people. I can only lead by example ( which I fail at way too much) and share the gospel. I can not make you a Christian. I can not make you anything. I can simply show you the tools and hope/pray that the Holy Spirit works inside of you.

I think alot of people view opposing religions as a threat. I could easily do what a lot of non believers do and claim these bus ads are "cramming" atheism down my throat. Instead I will just pray for them that they may one day realize there is a supreme being.

[Denny]

I know several missionaries and they do aid with food, clothing, buildings, etc.

They do hold services and couselling, but it's still a "come if you want" offer. Most don't go to them on these missions.

[mustangguy289]

lmao at Atheism becoming its own religion.

Sunday morning at First Atheist of Tarrant county...

" Today we will worship.... nothing. Lets sing our praises to the anti-god." " Please give your tithes so that we may witness to others about the non-existant god"

[jdgregory84]

Not really, just the insecure ones are the ones who see it that way and feel threatened by it.

Do parents just spread the word to their kids? Whenever missionary groups go out and say "We'll provide you with food and clothing and all you have to do is attend sermons at this church we're building."

Like I said, whether people want to believe it or not, they push their beliefs on others.

[racrguy]

a·the·ist
   /ˈeɪθiɪst/ Show Spelled[ey-thee-ist] Show IPA
–noun
a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a supreme being or beings.

I think some may have a skewed definition of atheism.

[Denny]

Everybody pushes their beliefs whether they realize/want to admit it or not.

Not really, just the insecure ones are the ones who see it that way and feel threatened by it.

[Denny]

Agreed, its the ones the take spreading the word as a requirement to force people into believing that bother me. These are usually the same people that look down on those that aren't as committed or don't believe the same things they do.

Well, rumor has it that I occasionally speak my mind. I will defend my beliefs when someone tries to knock it. It pisses me off knowing that there are people I care about and love that aren't saved... but in the long run, I have to accept it and just respect everyone's choice because I also believe the God gave us the gift of free will to choose our own paths because He loves us so much. If it's good enough for God, then it's good enough for me. Still heartbreaking, though.

[Chili]

They adopted a portion of 157s just past 183. Saw their sign last time headed over to leah and craigs

I haven't noticed that. I'll have to look for it.

I would add one more thing to your statement, it as a fellow believer, it appears to me that they're trying to convince themselves and others that they will be alright w/out God when it's all said and done.

That may be, but that is exactly what believers do too.

As for me, I consider myself agnostic. I think the idea of atheism is just as arrogant as some christians (I said some, not all). It seems like these guys are trying to force their belief down other's throats just as much as those they complain about. I don't necessarily believe in god but don't attempt to tear others down for it either.