Detroit Bus Campaign Comes Under Attack

http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2010/03/pro-atheist_ads_on_smart_buses.html

I really want to know what gets people so up in arms over an advertisement that does nothing to attack religion.

“Apparently some people aren't happy with a new ad campaign targeting Metro Detroit atheists.

Earlier this month, the Detroit chapter of the United Coalition of Reason purchased pro-atheist banner ads on the sides of Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation buses. Against a sky background, they read "Don't believe in God? You are not alone."

In a press release today, the group says the word "Don't" was either scratched out or torn off some the ads.

"Acts like this give a striking reminder that our message is necessary," said Ruthe Milan, coordinator of Detroit CoR. "Without a doubt, prejudice against atheists and agnostics is still very real in American life."

The group also says SMART replaced the ads free of charge, which originally cost $5,250.

"Because this has happened, we stand even more resolved in our goal of being outspoken about our ideas," Milan added. "And we expect that this vandalism will convince even more nontheistic Detroiters that getting organized is important for the cause of religious liberty."”

The message is positive it should not be viewed as insulting in anyway. If the advertisements said “religion is stupid and atheists are the enlightened ones” I could understand the opposition. Otherwise, the opposition is just childish behaviour by childish minds.