'No God' slogans for city's buses

Bendy-buses with the slogan "There's probably no God" could soon be running on the streets of London.

The atheist posters are the idea of the British Humanist Association (BHA) and have been supported by prominent atheist Professor Richard Dawkins.

The BHA planned only to raise £5,500, which was to be matched by Professor Dawkins, but it has now raised more than £36,000 of its own accord.

It aims to have two sets of 30 buses carrying the signs for four weeks.

The complete slogan reads: "There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life."

As the campaign has raised more than anticipated, it will also have posters on the inside of buses as well.

The BHA is also considering extending the campaign to cities including Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh.

Professor Dawkins said: "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.

"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."

Hanne Stinson, chief executive of the BHA, said: "We see so many posters advertising salvation through Jesus or threatening us with eternal damnation, that I feel sure that a bus advert like this will be welcomed as a breath of fresh air.

"If it raises a smile as well as making people think, so much the better."

But Stephen Green of pressure group Christian Voice said: "Bendy-buses, like atheism, are a danger to the public at large.

"I should be surprised if a quasi-religious advertising campaign like this did not attract graffiti.

"People don't like being preached at. Sometimes it does them good, but they still don't like it."

However the Methodist Church said it thanked Professor Dawkins for encouraging a "continued interest in God".

Spirituality and discipleship officer Rev Jenny Ellis said: "This campaign will be a good thing if it gets people to engage with the deepest questions of life."

She added: "Christianity is for people who aren't afraid to think about life and meaning."

The buses with the slogans will run in Westminster from January. -- bbc.co.uk

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[justin76bmw]

i don't get it. christian ass holes advertise everywhere, Evin have the balls to knock on my door once or twice a month. as an atheist i find this highly offencive. but 1 atheist add and the Christians shit themselves? don't like a taste of you're own medicine? SUCK IT!!!!!!!!

[KatakiUchiha]

Christians who want these signs down just prove how weak they are in their belief of their religion. If they actually thought I was all that great, they wouldn't be worried about people questioning it because the people would all come to the conclusion that it's correct anyways. Xtian weakness ftw.

[canyoudothis23]

@Zakhaev73 he'd written that book years ago, and had been spreading his message of disbelief in god for even longer. Everyone dies, fact.

[Cool2BCeltic]

@KatakiUchiha Yes, that's very true. If they were had a totally unshakeable belief in their faith they wouldn't get so uptight over these adverts.

[Zakhaev73]

Well The guy who wrote the book "GOD IS NOT GREAT" Just recently Died! Dont Poke God in the eye.................

[markhorneyuk]

I'm pretty sure Stephen Green is a closet homosexual, look at the body langauge, look at the clothing he wears, just look how he sits.

[superhamzah85]

I'm all for it, last few secnods - that woman was wearing a slogan on her T-shirt.

I approve. I now have an acceptable reason to look.

[superhamzah85]

@Zed1967

That;s just offensive.

To vaginas.

[gfred31]

For those who r confuse in Life like this bus ads, imagine using "PROBABLY" in ur campaign,hw in a world u dare to give that silly statement ur not even sure abt wat ur saying. For those who r sincere in der heart in wanting to seek d TRUTH, listen to Bro. Eli Soriano of Dating Daan, d Only SENSIBLE preacher at dis end times, Members of d Church of God in d Philippines! 4get all d other western Christian church or Catholic wc r all false church! ADD will xplain d Bible in-depth to ur satisfacti

[CloudedThinkers3792]

God believes in male-domination and slavery as acceptable practices. Just saying.

[Birdieupon]

Stephen Green is a shite. Lookup how he's been treating his wife (beating and bullying included). He's not a good Christian.