American Atheists (Democrats) To Place Billboards In NY Jewish, NJ Muslim Hoods...

[paulitician]

WTG Dems! Brilliant move

Despite receiving multiple death threats, American Atheists will move forward with plans to erect billboards proclaiming, “You know it’s a myth… and you have a choice” — one in the heart of a predominantly Orthodox Jewish community in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn, N.Y. on Tuesday, and another on Wednesday two blocks from a mosque in Paterson, N.J., which is home to a large Muslim population.

The Arabic word for Allah will appear on the billboard in Paterson while the Hebrew translation of God will be printed on the one in Williamsburg.

American Atheists, based in Cranford, N.J., is a civil liberties group that advocates for the “total, absolute separation of government and religion” and equality for atheists.

David Silverman, president of American Atheists, told The Daily Caller that he contacted the police on Monday after receiving threatening phone calls and faxes from disgruntled individuals angry with the decision to put up the signs.

Threats made against Silverman’s life, which he described as “anti-Marxist and anti-Semitic,” are currently being investigated by the Cranford Police Department.

“I am not overly concerned,” Silverman told TheDC. “Overall, the response has been civil.”

Silverman argues that the billboards are not meant to offend or convert anyone to Atheism and are intended only to reach “closet atheists” in highly-religious communities.

“A billboard can’t convert anyone,” he said. “No one is going to leave their religion because of something they saw on a billboard.”

Read more: American Atheists | Billboards | New Jersey | The Daily Caller

 

[Peach]

WTG Dems! Brilliant move

Despite receiving multiple death threats, American Atheists will move forward with plans to erect billboards proclaiming, “You know it’s a myth… and you have a choice” — one in the heart of a predominantly Orthodox Jewish community in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn, N.Y. on Tuesday, and another on Wednesday two blocks from a mosque in Paterson, N.J., which is home to a large Muslim population.

The Arabic word for Allah will appear on the billboard in Paterson while the Hebrew translation of God will be printed on the one in Williamsburg.

American Atheists, based in Cranford, N.J., is a civil liberties group that advocates for the “total, absolute separation of government and religion” and equality for atheists.

David Silverman, president of American Atheists, told The Daily Caller that he contacted the police on Monday after receiving threatening phone calls and faxes from disgruntled individuals angry with the decision to put up the signs.

Threats made against Silverman’s life, which he described as “anti-Marxist and anti-Semitic,” are currently being investigated by the Cranford Police Department.

“I am not overly concerned,” Silverman told TheDC. “Overall, the response has been civil.”

Silverman argues that the billboards are not meant to offend or convert anyone to Atheism and are intended only to reach “closet atheists” in highly-religious communities.

“A billboard can’t convert anyone,” he said. “No one is going to leave their religion because of something they saw on a billboard.”

Read more: American Atheists | Billboards | New Jersey | The Daily Caller

POOR use of funds to put it mildly!

 

[Sinjorri]

Wow Silverman just shows how ignorant he can be.

 

[Inthemiddle]

WTG Dems! Brilliant move

Since when are Democrats automatically atheists, or vice versa? You're starting out with bullshit.

Despite receiving multiple death threats

So people should give in to terrorists?

American Atheists will move forward with plans to erect billboards proclaiming, “You know it’s a myth… and you have a choice” — one in the heart of a predominantly Orthodox Jewish community in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn, N.Y. on Tuesday, and another on Wednesday two blocks from a mosque in Paterson, N.J., which is home to a large Muslim population.

That's called freedom of speech. Why do you have a problem with freedom of speech?

 

[paulitician]

Democrats aren't too bright. What are they thinking on this one? Yikes!

 

[Inthemiddle]

Democrats aren't too bright. What are they thinking on this one? Yikes!

You're not too bright. Either that, or you're an outright liar. Or both.

 

[paulitician]

Democrats aren't too bright. What are they thinking on this one? Yikes!

You're not too bright. Either that, or you're an outright liar. Or both.

Neither.

 

[Dr.Drock]

Damn, I didn't know I had to be a democrat based on my religious views.


Glad I know now, but it sucks .

 

[paulitician]

Damn, I didn't know I had to be a democrat based on my religious views.


Glad I know now, but it sucks .

Most hostile Atheists are Democrats. But like everything else, there are exceptions to the rule. I know where you're coming from.

 

[Dr.Drock]

Damn, I didn't know I had to be a democrat based on my religious views.


Glad I know now, but it sucks .

Most hostile Atheists are Democrats. But like everything else, there are exceptions to the rule. I know where you're coming from.

There's billboards all over the US telling infidels they're going to hell unless they become christian.

These billboards aren't near as hostile as those are.

 

[paulitician]

Damn, I didn't know I had to be a democrat based on my religious views.


Glad I know now, but it sucks .

Most hostile Atheists are Democrats. But like everything else, there are exceptions to the rule. I know where you're coming from.

There's billboards all over the US telling infidels they're going to hell unless they become christian.

These billboards aren't near as hostile as those are.

They're both hostile and not a good idea.

 

[High_Gravity]

If they want to place those billboards up more power to them, people shouldn't be afraid to do things because some Muslims or orthodox Jews are going to go on a rampage, fuck them.

 

[Dr.Drock]

Most hostile Atheists are Democrats. But like everything else, there are exceptions to the rule. I know where you're coming from.

There's billboards all over the US telling infidels they're going to hell unless they become christian.

These billboards aren't near as hostile as those are.

They're both hostile and not a good idea.

It's simple freedom of speech, if someone gets offended by a few words painted on a slab of wood, they've got bigger problems than these billboards.

Like I said, there's far more hostile billboards from religious people all over the U.S. Doesn't bother me one bit, every day i drive passed 2 of them. 1 tells me I'm going to hell for being an infidel, the other one mocks basic science no respected scientist even questions anymore. Couldn't care less, they can put up 10,000 more for all i care.

 

[paulitician]

If they want to place those billboards up more power to them, people shouldn't be afraid to do things because some Muslims or orthodox Jews are going to go on a rampage, fuck them.

Have to repect your take.

 

[paulitician]

There's billboards all over the US telling infidels they're going to hell unless they become christian.

These billboards aren't near as hostile as those are.

They're both hostile and not a good idea.

It's simple freedom of speech, if someone gets offended by a few words painted on a slab of wood, they've got bigger problems than these billboards.

Like I said, there's far more hostile billboards from religious people all over the U.S. Doesn't bother me one bit, every day i drive passed 2 of them. 1 tells me I'm going to hell for being an infidel, the other one mocks basic science no respected scientist even questions anymore. Couldn't care less, they can put up 10,000 more for all i care.

Cool.

 

[GuyPinestra]

It's simple freedom of speech, if someone gets offended by a few words painted on a slab of wood, they've got bigger problems than these billboards.

Like I said, there's far more hostile billboards from religious people all over the U.S. Doesn't bother me one bit, every day i drive passed 2 of them. 1 tells me I'm going to hell for being an infidel, the other one mocks basic science no respected scientist even questions anymore. Couldn't care less, they can put up 10,000 more for all i care.

Amen!!

/sarcasm

 

[jillian]

idiota...it's paid for by "americanatheists", not the democratic party....

being a democrat never required anyone being an atheist... in fact, i'm sure my rabbi would be shocked if it did.

paulian imbecile...

 

[CrusaderFrank]

I'll help anyone who wants to cut down, deface or destroy these billboards.

 

[Inthemiddle]

I'll help anyone who wants to cut down, deface or destroy these billboards.

So, opposition to free speech, AND disregard for property rights. That's great.

 

[g5000]

I'll help anyone who wants to cut down, deface or destroy these billboards.

I doubt the billboards in the Muslim communities will survive 24 hours.

The owner of the billboards may end up regretting renting the space to Silverman after they are vandalized/damaged/burned to the ground.