World Nut Daily cheers vandalism of atheist billboard

[Bluebear]

Just when I start believing there is no hope for our country I get a little reminder from my God that all is not lost. It was reported June 29 that a billboard sign sponsored by a North Carolina atheist organization had been vandalized. The ad reads, "One Nation Indivisible." It seems someone didn't think the sign was an accurate depiction of our Pledge of Allegiance, so the vandals inserted "Under God" with spray paint – and I couldn't be more relieved. It's nice to know that I am not alone in my beliefs and that some people are still willing to stand on the right side of truth. Never would I encourage vandalism, but in this case I think I'll let it slide. Atheists have been vandalizing my beliefs for years, so it's about time the shoe was on the other foot.

I also need to extend a thank you to some people in Sacramento and Detroit. In February, 10 atheist billboards were defaced in the Golden State and a slew of atheist bus ads were vandalized in Detroit. My dose of honesty this week: I am not happy that vandalism seems to be the only way to get an atheist's attention. I'm happy that I can count on other Christians to stand up for themselves and for Christians everywhere. It gives me hope.

http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=175413

[louis-t]

1. Jeez, "I'm happy I can count on Christians to vandalize"?

What about 'free speech'? Oh, I see, only when...it's something....that....you...

[Bluebear]

5. imagine the caterwauling if a "Where's the birth certificate????" billboard was trashed

As Joe.My.God. said.

[kirby]

7. caterwauling - nice word of the day! n/t

[Bluebear]

11. =)

[provis99]

2. typical twisted Christian monsters.

They didn't get the memo that Jesus was all about "turn the other cheek"

[davidinalameda]

3. WWJV

who would Jesus vandalize?

:shrug:

[derby378]

4. This makes me laugh

Warren also made clear, regarding the vandalism, "It does show how needed our message is. As atheists we want to let people know we exist and that there's a community here." Oh, people know you exist all right. Any time you have a problem, the Left is ready to hear you out. But anytime a Christian has something to say it gets swept under the liberal rug and dismissed like our rights aren't important. "Oh, it's the Christians again; let their 'god' take care of it." Well, let's see them ignore this.

So when the White House targeted Quaker, Mennonite, United Methodist, and other like-minded congregations who voiced their opposition to invading Iraq - these Christians got swept under the "liberal" rug? Does this giblethead think we're that stupid?

[KonaKane]

9. Those believers get swept under the rug here practically on a daily basis.

And you'd know that if you dabbled with the thread search a bit.

[derby378]

12. Don't have time for that...

Besides, everyone here on DU knows the invasion of Iraq was illegal and unjustified whether they care to admit it or not. It was completely indefensible.

[hyphenate]

6. I think you need the "sarcasm" tag because

some people are taking you literally.

As an atheist (or close proximity), I think these assholes who do this kind of vandalism should be prosecuted for their actions simply to make sure that they and other potential vandals know that the First Amendment covers ALL religions, not just the whackadoodle extreme religious right. Too often, these kinds of vandals get silent approval when their actions go unchallenged, and this is not fair to many, many other citizens in the country. It's sad, but true.


Sorry--thought the OP made the comments, not a quote from the original article. It's okay, though, as most of the rest of my post still stands.

[frylock]

8. according to this box, the vandal is a hero for not taking credit for it..

in the real world, that would be considered cowardly, as well as illegal.

and how in the FUCK have atheists been vandalizing this poor, dear dumbshit's belief? her faith must be pretty weak if a billboard is perceived to be a threat to her diety of choice.

[AldebTX]

10. Hmmmmm

I think I am going to get my spray paint out and decorate the local mega church's billboard.