Long known as a fertile ground for the nonsensical, England has once again proven itself true to its Monty Python-esque heritage. In this case, however, its nonsense is presumably unintentional.
Taking their arguments literally "to the streets," London atheists and religious groups are fighting their ideological battles on the sides of the city's famous double-decker buses.
According to Time.com, messages such as "There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life" are being countered with "There definitely is a God, so join the Christian Party and enjoy your life."
Besides the sheer ridiculousness of trying to convert people from their strongly held ideologies with a passing advertisement, the bus messages are proving to be a grand example of zealous wastefulness.
In its attempt to promote an anti-God message, the British Humanist Association was proud to announce it raised more than more than $220,000 by the end of January to further its cause.
Really? When America's financial crisis has greatly strained the world economy and funds for necessary things are scarcer than ever, these groups are wasting hundreds and thousands of dollars trying to convince other people to think like them.
Whatever your faith, anyone who thinks this is a responsible use of money, time and resources needs a serious reality check. Maybe we can arrange to write said message on a taxi?
- Leslie
