Have any of you heard about it, it has been done in the Uk and now its coming to Canada:P, moreso its already here.
âThereâs probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your lifeâ. The new bus advertisemnent...
This campaign was created as a rebuttal to the multitude of religious advertisements on city buses, subways, and roadsides. When taking a ride on the TTC here in Toronto it is not uncommon to sit down and look up only to realize someone has posted an advert of a bible quote. Usually something that tries preaching about a God whom supposedly sent his son to save us, somehow inferring that all of us need to be saved or weâre going to hell.
I was happy to read this, I think its a great idea and completely promote it, your ideas?
âThereâs probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your lifeâ. The new bus advertisemnent...
This campaign was created as a rebuttal to the multitude of religious advertisements on city buses, subways, and roadsides. When taking a ride on the TTC here in Toronto it is not uncommon to sit down and look up only to realize someone has posted an advert of a bible quote. Usually something that tries preaching about a God whom supposedly sent his son to save us, somehow inferring that all of us need to be saved or weâre going to hell.
I was happy to read this, I think its a great idea and completely promote it, your ideas?
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
|
I would like for the religious advertisements to just stop rather than a beginning of a counter campaign. I'd imagine both would be equally annyoing.
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
Users who thank Maddie34 for this post:
homerx
tolerance
hows that for an idea?
hows that for an idea?
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
Tolerance of all would be a great idea but we both know it won't happen even if their is alot of us who are tolerant of others.
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
Users who thank diamondsz for this post:
homerx
Love the pic Homer, imagine that if religion didn't exist but god did, everyone would share the same god and everyone could still have their own beliefs.
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
Users who thank diamondsz for this post:
homerx
| diamondsz wrote: |
| Love the pic Homer, imagine that if religion didn't exist but god did, everyone would share the same god and everyone could still have their own beliefs. |
exactly... 
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
| diamondsz wrote: |
| Love the pic Homer, imagine that if religion didn't exist but god did, everyone would share the same god and everyone could still have their own beliefs. |
Eventually, since many people will end up having the same kind of beliefs, they will want to get together and form a religion, even if they do believe in the same God.
Religion will always be around. There are MANY different religions in the world with beliefs in different gods. It's natural for people to form groups that share their similar beliefs.
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
Aethists are in the same bus as any other person who believes they "know". Embrace agnosticism.
http://arts.cuhk.edu.hk/humftp/E-text/Russ ell/agnostic.htm
http://arts.cuhk.edu.hk/humftp/E-text/Russ ell/agnostic.htm
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
| Birch wrote: |
| Aethists are in the same bus as any other person who believes they "know". Embrace agnosticism.
http://arts.cuhk.edu.hk/humftp/E-text/Russ ell/agnostic.htm |
No, atheists are just people who don't believe in god(s). They don't necessarily have to "know" anything. Some think they do. Some don't. There are different types of atheists since, you know, atheism isn't an actual religion. Well, even in religion, people may have different views from each other.
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
Atheists of whatever cut have a commonality -they profess a belief of X. Agnostics state they is no way to know if X is true- it is illogical to hold a "belief" if you cannot know if it is true.
The only logical choice is agnosticism.
*I know these are opinions. I understand that many believe the terms are not mutually exclusive. I have yet to read a compelling argument otherwise.
The only logical choice is agnosticism.
*I know these are opinions. I understand that many believe the terms are not mutually exclusive. I have yet to read a compelling argument otherwise.
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
| Birch wrote: |
| Atheists of whatever cut have a commonality -they profess a belief of X. Agnostics state they is no way to know if X is true- it is illogical to hold a "belief" if you cannot know if it is true.
The only logical choice is agnosticism. *I know these are opinions. I understand that many believe the terms are not mutually exclusive. I have yet to read a compelling argument otherwise. |
The only logical choice is agnoticism? Aren't you just like a Christian who says, "Embrace Christianity because it's the right way"? You have a commonality with religious people who think THEIR beliefs are the right ones. I don't care what other people believe. I also don't tell people that atheism is the right way to go.
I don't know what is so special about believing or disbelieving in god(s). I don't believe in god(s). It's as simple as that. There are lots of things I don't believe in and I do believe in. I also keep an open mind on certain things because I see both sides. I'm sure it's the same way with you. Do they even have specific names for people who believe, disbelieve or who are not sure about the existance of bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster or ghosts?
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
Users who thank DeleteThisProfilePlease for this post:
homerx
| NeutralUsername wrote: |
| The only logical choice is agnoticism? Aren't you just like a Christian who says, "Embrace Christianity because it's the right way"? You have a commonality with religious people who think THEIR beliefs are the right ones. I don't care what other people believe. I also don't tell people that atheism is the right way to go. |
good point! 
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
If we are going to categorize, Iâd just stick everyone who feels the need to push any sort of belief on the same bus.
Agnostics and atheists can be just as pushy and judgmental as any Christian.
Everyone is going to think their way of thinking is the best way of thinking, but itâs when they start to push that way of thinking that it first sets them apart from others. That is where the conflict starts.
Agnostics and atheists can be just as pushy and judgmental as any Christian.
Everyone is going to think their way of thinking is the best way of thinking, but itâs when they start to push that way of thinking that it first sets them apart from others. That is where the conflict starts.
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
Users who thank Maddie34 for this post:
kaerbear
| Maddie34 wrote: |
| Agnostics and atheists can be just as pushy and judgmental as any Christian. |
that is true...people believe they R right...yepperzzz 
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
I'm a pretty devout agnostic myself, and I think the bus campaign is a hoot! Good for those atheists, if for no other reason than making some people laugh. There's nothing wrong with religion exactly, if you're looking to celebrate God with others of like ideas. I believe in God. I just don't believe in advertising my beliefs so that others will see things my way and make me feel more smug and right about my narrow vision of the universe. People need to realize just how small they really are before we can ever come together and live in peace in harmony. Humility is the key to utopia, but pride is a stubborn demon to overcome.
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
Users who thank DamianaRaven for this post:
homerx
People clearly don't understand.
Recommending someone embrace agnosticism is recommending an open mind. It's not a belief system that lead to derision and discrimination, but acceptance.
If it will make people feel better, I'll retract my earlier statement and go with this instead:
"Embrace an open mind."
Recommending someone embrace agnosticism is recommending an open mind. It's not a belief system that lead to derision and discrimination, but acceptance.
If it will make people feel better, I'll retract my earlier statement and go with this instead:
"Embrace an open mind."
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
Users who thank Birch for this post:
homerx
| Birch wrote: |
| "Embrace an open mind." |
I think i know what you meant,Birch and I like the embrace an open mind policy. Its all speculation and its OK.
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
| Birch wrote: |
| People clearly don't understand.
Recommending someone embrace agnosticism is recommending an open mind. It's not a belief system that lead to derision and discrimination, but acceptance. If it will make people feel better, I'll retract my earlier statement and go with this instead: "Embrace an open mind." |
Then you are implying that those who are religious or atheist are close minded. You do not have to be agnostic to be open minded. Believe or not, I've known CHRISTIANS who have open minds. They understand that anything is possible. They even believe in life on other planets. They are very accepting of others of differing beliefs. They just happen to believe in Christianity. Of course not all the religious or non-believers are like this. But,just because an agnostic is open minded about the existance of god(s), it doesn't mean he or she will be open-minded about other apsects in life.
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
Users who thank DeleteThisProfilePlease for this post:
kaerbear
| NeutralUsername wrote: | ||
Then you are implying that those who are religious or atheist are close minded. You do not have to be agnostic to be open minded. Believe or not, I've known CHRISTIANS who have open minds. They understand that anything is possible. They even believe in life on other planets. They are very accepting of others of differing beliefs. They just happen to believe in Christianity. Of course not all the religious or non-believers are like this. |
If you are Christian, you are not open minded about religion, by definition.
| Quote: |
| But,just because an agnostic is open minded about the existance of god(s), it doesn't mean he or she will be open-minded about other apsects in life. |
Semantics. We are clearly discussing religion here.
|
Did you find this post helpful?
You marked this post as helpful! I changed my mind
Sign up for FREE weekly health tips!
Saving Ask a doctor
|
We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
The site is not a replacement for professional medical opinion, examination, diagnosis or treatment.
Always seek the advice of your medical doctor or other qualified health professional before starting any new treatment
or making any changes to existing treatment. Do not delay seeking or disregard medical advice based on information
written by any author on this site. No health questions and information on eHealth Forum is regulated or
evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore the information should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease without the supervision of a medical doctor. Posts made to these forums express the views and opinions of the author,
and not the administrators, moderators, or editorial staff and hence eHealth Forum and its principals will accept no
liabilities or responsibilities for the statements made.
This page was last updated on Jun 20, 2013.
© 2010 eHealthForum.com
This page was last updated on Jun 20, 2013.
© 2010 eHealthForum.com