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Originally Posted by Cheese
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."
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The letters published Jan 30th are even more stunning.
Ex.
"I never met an athiest with a sense of joie de vivre. Most of them seem to be miserable blighters. Atheism is directly responsible for the increase in immoral laws . . . a life without the Ten Commandments or a spiritual sense of purpose is a living hell" - Josh Andover, Toronto
[Would the Herald publish a letter like this if it was directed at women, or any other group of people?]
"The use of the word "probably" tells me this is just another unproven theory, like evolution". - Hans G. Kusche, Calgary