emailBy now, most conservatives have received an email with the subject line, send a Christmas card to the ACLU, or something similar. While I think this is a good idea, the American Atheists (AA) are now the organization that is leading the crusade against Christianity.
Last year the AA made headlines with their You Know its a Myth billboard which featured a Nativity scene with the three wise men riding up to the manger on camels.
Last year the American Atheists ran this billboard along one of the busiest highways in America.
This year the AA has upped the ante with a billboard that reads, 37 Million Americans Know Myths when they see them, juxtaposed with photos of Jesus, Satan, Poseidon and Santa Claus.
This year the American Atheists upped the ante comparing Christmas to Satan.
Of course these are the same hypocritical people who tell Christians, who make up about 75% of the population, that we must be tolerant of homosexuality, pornography and any number of other things we find offensive yet they will not tolerate something as simple as a Cross adorning a soldier’s grave. Never mind that the soldier is a Christian, the American Atheists and their allies in the ACLU and Democrat Party cry foul stating that a Cross is somehow state sponsored Religion.
So when you’re sending out your Christmas cards this year, send one to the American Atheists and one to the ACLU:
American Atheists 225 Cristiani Street Cranford, NJ 07016 American Civil Liberties Union 125 Broad Street 18th Floor New York, NY 10004
In order not to believe in something, doesn’t that give way to the chance that it may also exist? What do these folks have against Christ and his teachings of love, mercy, forgiveness and charity (to name a few) any way? Would not time and resources be better spent advocating these very same messages instead of ridiculing those who have faith in Jesus Christ?
They have their opion as you have yours. On the other side of the table, they are just as confused about your decision. “Why would you focus your time and energy believing in something that most logically cannot be proven or even exist while there are so many tangable things in our lives that we do not give enough attention to (our spouces, children, family, friends, etc.)”. Christians preach freely to individuals who have made the decision not to follow God, but Athiests are not allowed to spread the word of their beliefs and findings without being evil and ridiculed for ther own beliefs? This is very unchristian.
My family tries to put God at the center of what we do. It draws us together and strengthens our love for each other.
No one said atheiests aren’t allowed to spread their word, in fact, I said exactly the opposite.
As far as believing in things that can’t be proven, neither side can prove their case but must rely on faith. I chose to put my faith in God rather than a big bang or aliens populating the earth with humans.
I would like to advise that being Atheist is a choice just as being Christian. In no way does either of these decisions control your political beliefs or whether you are a good or bad person. Although I am a huge believer in the fact that we live in a Christian based society, I also believe that just as my child gazes at the billboards provoking individuals to believe the Christian way, she should also be aware of other’s beliefs and investigate herself to either make her a stronger Christian or show her own path of religion or lack thereof. There is nothing wrong with these billboards. They are just as controversial as the Chick-fil-A signs urging people to eat more chicken. Is that offensive to vegetarians?
Anthony – thanks for taking time to visit and share your thoughts. I in no way think that just because someone professes to be a Christian that it makes then some sort of moral authority. People are people and man is morally flawed to begin with. I think most people try to live good, decent , moral lives regardless of religious affiliation.
I also believe that Christianity is under attack. Our nation’s school system teaches evolution as fact rather than the seriously flawed hypothesis that it is. The ACLU, Atheists, and other groups are filing lawsuits left and right to remove any mention of God from society. Just as Christians should respect their right not to pray or worship, they should respect our right to pray and worship. Trust me, your child is getting more anti-Christian messages than those promoting God.
America has become way to PC and thin skinned, my self included. That being said, the forces working against Christianity take our nation’s largest holiday as an opportunity to make some noise. I actually received email from other atheist groups because I didn’t include their slap at Christianity’s face. How ridiculous is that?
In the end this is America and we’re supposed to be free to worship, or not, as we see fit.
Thanks – TK
PS: Chik-fil-a’s advertising encourages people to eat more beef.
I agree that every point of view should be able to be represented in a respectable manner. It is quite obvious that the billboards shown above seem to ridicule a lot more than purvey any intelligent message. In all my years, I have not once seen a pro Christianity billboard have the same mocking tone. Those of the Christian faith who would do the same are no better.
In no means do I try to create controversy or offend. I just wanted to point out that efforts may be better spent advocating messages akin to love, mercy, forgiveness, and charity (what my church and faith have taught me) no matter what walk of life/belief structure promotes it.
I believe that Christ’s message of “Love thy neighbor” is the answer to all of the world’s ills (I know a sublime concepot, but if everyone followed this simple rule, what would be the outcome?) This simple teaching regardless of belief, should not be mocked, but praised and advocated by all who hold the same basic belief. Only those with evil in their hearts would reject this concept.
I agree with Todd that we (Americans) have become way too thin skinned due to politically correctness. The irony lies in the fact that every day Christians and conservatives are mocked and ridiculed by the majority of the news media, Hollywood and TV sit-coms, ad nauseam. This can be added to the running list of double-standards liberals love to employ.