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Originally Posted by troutman
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Bishop Henry's response...
Calgary Catholic Bishop Fred Henry said the ideal date to launch such a campaign would be April Fool's Day.
"I don't know what the norms Calgary Transit uses to accept advertising, but if the benchmark is that it should be non-offensive, I'm offended," said Henry.
"This is insulting to us. The interfaith dialogue that goes on in this city is characterized by deep respect for all the individual players."
Henry characterized the ad's message as aggressive, inward-looking, self-indulgent and narcissistic.
ads that say, "there's probably no god. now stop worrying and enjoy your life," could soon be on city buses.
I guess this is one good reason why we need the advertising.
Religion is accustomed to getting a free ride - automatic tax breaks, unearned 'respect' and the right not to be 'offended', the right to brainwash children," Professor Dawkins said.
"Even on the buses, nobody thinks twice when they see a religious slogan plastered across the side. This campaign to put alternative slogans on London buses will make people think – and thinking is anathema to religion."
Many good comments on that article...
What's the big deal? If God exists, he still exists regardless of whether a group of people feel he doesn't and post ads on buses claiming that he doesn't. If a person's faith is affected by these ads, then it was pretty weak faith to begin with.
These ads are no more offensive than the barrage of church signs declaring God as the only way on every other corner. If you're that greatly offended, finance and launch an counter bus-sign initiative.