Anti-God billboards in Treasure Valley bring mixed reviews
CALDWELL, Idaho (KBOI) - Amongst the bounty of billboards on Caldwell Boulevard, there's a new sign with an ageless message - "Are you good without God? Millions are."
Art Rigsby of Nampa, an atheist, says he thinks it's great.
"Well, it's just to let people know, especially the closet atheists, that you are not alone," Rigsby said. "There are millions of people who do not believe in God."
These billboards are the latest in a nationwide effort, reaching out to people who do not believe in God.
A sign in Boise, located just off the Connector says, "Don't believe in God? Join the club." The billboards are paid for through July by The Treasure Valley Coalition of Reason.
Similar billboards have gone up or are going up in some 32 states - a sign of support, organizers say, for American Atheists and Agnostics.
But the signs are not welcomed by everybody.
"No, I'm not cool with it, but they have the right to say what they want," said Elizabeth Weaver, a Sand Hollow resident.
Stefan Constantine of Boise agrees.
"The only thing i can do is love them, and pray for them," Constantine said.
Americans love their freedom of expression even if they don't necessarily agree with what's being expressed.
Art Rigsby of Nampa, an atheist, says he thinks it's great.
"Well, it's just to let people know, especially the closet atheists, that you are not alone," Rigsby said. "There are millions of people who do not believe in God."
These billboards are the latest in a nationwide effort, reaching out to people who do not believe in God.
A sign in Boise, located just off the Connector says, "Don't believe in God? Join the club." The billboards are paid for through July by The Treasure Valley Coalition of Reason.
Similar billboards have gone up or are going up in some 32 states - a sign of support, organizers say, for American Atheists and Agnostics.
But the signs are not welcomed by everybody.
"No, I'm not cool with it, but they have the right to say what they want," said Elizabeth Weaver, a Sand Hollow resident.
Stefan Constantine of Boise agrees.
"The only thing i can do is love them, and pray for them," Constantine said.
Americans love their freedom of expression even if they don't necessarily agree with what's being expressed.
"Don't like the sign-don't read it." Are you kidding? A Stegosaurus can read and assimilate a billboard in seconds; hence the purpose of using them. Â
It's less "anti-god" and more pro-intellect. Efforts like this help to normalize the word "atheism", which seems to be a dirty word to many theists.
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It is becoming more acceptable to be atheist. These signs help strengthen the cause. Nothing to fear for those who believe otherwise.Â
Everyone has a right to their opinion and I'm sure that down the road from this sign, there's one (or several) for churches. Don't like the sign, don't read it.
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There is no quantifiablke evidence that there is a "God". People believe in unseen entities. Why? Because The Bible said so? There are many things in The Bible which don't make any sense. And, remember, The Bible was written by men.... many times over and in many languages... and men are imperfect. Why does "God" have to make so much noise and spew out fire when he presents himself to the gullible non-modern man? And another thing, if you are afraid ofg "God" punishing you for blaspheming or using "His" name in vain, then, he is a bad god. I always heard that "God" is good, do why would "He" punish you? Has anyone come back from the dead and recounted their adventures in heaven or hell? NO! and those who say that they "Saw a light" are full of it!!! Mostly they want to make money on the publishing rights of their "I Saw The Light" story. There is, however, evidence to show that there are, or were,  extraterrestrial beings in our past, and our present, but that's just ridiculous, right? Now I AM crazy for making that statement, correct? Get over it! Believing in an "All Powerful Being" is clutching at straws... Go ahead and pray for me, nothing will occur.... but, I do appreciate your gesture. America was built on freedom. You are free to believe, or not to.. Your choice.
 @Show.Me.Why.1948 How do you know what is evil and what is good? I am not talking about a book, I am talking about truly knowing what is right and wrong. It isn't genetics because then what the Nazi's did wouldn't be evil in the sense of thinking there was a superior race. It isn't through evolution. Evolution ultimately boils down to the spreading of your genes and anything goes under those guidelines.( i.e. murdering a competitors offspring, rape... both found in nature.) It doesn't come from society otherwise there would never be reformers, people who believe there is a better way than current societal standards. (civil rights for one example) Right and wrong only comes about when compared with an outside standard. When you find that standard you'll find God.
Please spare us. Â You don't have to pray for atheists and agnostics. Â They need to pray for you. Â Your priests believe in God and they believe in raping young boys! Â I could go on with the horrific things people who believe in God have done. Â So, it is you that needs praying, if anyone really cares about your beliefs. Â Do not judge what people believe in and do not spew your nonsense on anyone. Â Believe what you want, but please keep it to yourself.
You are using what other people have done wrong to say that all Christians are wrong. So let me use the reverse. Hitler was far from being associated with any religion. Stallin killed millions, and he was strongly anti-religion. Look on both sides of the accusation before saying it. And in relation to the end of your comment, are you not judging Christians and what we believe. And are you not putting what you believe on for others to see. If you truly believe your last comment, you shouldnt have posted anything at all.
It's pretty unusual for religious people to allow freedom of speech like this. I wonder if the A.C.L.U. made the rounds within the churches to let them know these billboard were coming.