| Christian tolerance on display |
[Nov. 13th, 2009|09:38 am] |
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2009/11/13/Atheist-billboard-is-moved-after-threats/UPI-87491258091561/
CINCINNATI, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- A pro-atheism billboard in Cincinnati was being moved to a different location in response to alleged threats two days after it was put up, sponsors said.
The copy on the billboard reads: "Don't Believe In God? You are not alone." It was put up Tuesday but was taken down Thursday because the owner of the property where it was posted reported receiving threats because of the message, WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, reported Thursday.
Fred Edwords, national director of the United Coalition of Reason, which sponsored the billboard, said the organization was contacted by Lamar Advertising of Cincinnati on behalf of the landowner.
"We weren't given the landowner's identity or precise details," Edwords said. "Nor did we pursue them. It was sufficient to learn that multiple, significant threats had been received and that Lamar would act quickly to alleviate the problem."
"Everything that has happened shows just how vital our message is," Shawn Jeffers, co-coordinator for the Cincinnati Coalition of Reason, said. "It proves our point, that bigotry against people who don't believe in a god is still very real in America."
Jack Jones of Downtown told the TV station he thinks the sign should not be put up.
"It's atheist," he said. |
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| Friendship with theists? |
[Nov. 12th, 2009|05:28 pm] |
How often are you friends with religious people? I don't mean can you ever be friends with religious people, or can you have shallow friendships with them, but how often do you form deep, lasting relationships with theists of any sort? When meeting new people, do their religious beliefs (or lack thereof) influence your opinions of them or whether you pursue a friendship with them? Do you "respect" other people's religious beliefs?
I posted my own opinions over on my own journal and a parenting forum I frequent--that not only do I find most religious beliefs silly or harmful, (and therefore don't respect them,) but also that I therefore have trouble being friends with religious people. (Often to my disappointment.) Typically in my experience peoples' religious beliefs have not simply been innocuous and easily ignorable, but have caused them to act in ways that I find problematic. I don't mind if someone has some religious beliefs that don't actually affect their life or which make them be better people, but this is rare.
There are two noticeable trends in the responses I've received so far. Atheists have tended to agree with me; Christians (or people of undisclosed religiosity) tend to reply that I'm being a judgmental ass (my language, not theirs) and should be more "respectful" of other people's religious beliefs--basically, give religious folks a chance. One person accused me of being the most hateful person they'd met on the entire board.
Am I really more hateful than most? Or just more honest? What do you think? |
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| Now Fans Choose The Music! |
[Nov. 10th, 2009|02:57 pm] |
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| | Oswald - Flying To The Ground | ] |
The future of the music industry is here: now fans choose the music! The revolution that was started by Oswald band is happening now!
It's all about choice: Do you like when somebody else decides what you should listen to? Do you like the pop stuff that's falling on you from TV screens? This was the problem, the guys from Oswald were thinking about, and they found the perfect way to change this situation. They decided to let their fans choose what the band's next single will be. The fans were asked to vote for their favorite Oswald song and their voice has been heard!
So now, when the voting is over we can proudly say - Oswald fans became a part of the newest music industry model which puts fans first!
"Flying To The Ground" - is powerfull and full of strong emotions, it brings an important message for the souls of people. It is a very melodious song with powerful lyrics. The fans chose, and Oswald delivered. But you better just give it a listen for yourself. Enjoy!
Url: http://www.official.oswaldtheband.com/ |
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[Nov. 6th, 2009|09:56 pm] |
I'm not out to start a riot or anything, but I thought I'd bring this to the attention of my fellow non-believers (at least, the ones who haven't heard yet):
The Conservative Bible Project.
It's worse than you think, and as far as I can tell, it's not a joke. Just the fact that a "conservapedia" exists is enough to bother me, but seriously? A more conservative bible? Pardon? |
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| Tim Minchin: The Good Book |
[Nov. 5th, 2009|07:28 pm] |
"If you're one of those people who finds the bashing of religion tiresome or offensive... just... give me five more minutes."
My first attempt at embedding. God help me if I've failed :p
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