One of my blog readers and now newly assigned European correspondent sent us this report from the the UK about the “escalation” of the “There is [Probably] No God” Atheist Bus that I shared about several weeks ago. In response, a group of Christians have responded in kind with the “There Definitely Is a God” Christian bus.
Mary – my European correspondent [just writing that makes this blog seem that more impressive] writes:
I don’t know much about the group that has financed this response to the Dawkins “There is no God” bus campaign, but I think it is worth thinking about the way they chose to address it.
I find it interesting that the Time article (although being a bit overly dramatic calling it the “London Bus Wars”) mentions the spread of the atheist bus campaigns all over the world.
Does this sort of campaign matter to those of us who believe in God? Should we see it as an attack or a stimulus for dialogue about God? Why does it appear that Christians (as opposed to other groups who believe in God) seem to be the most up in arms regarding the campaign (and thus are the ones who have responded with their own adverts)?
Just some questions to think about…
Couple Pennies for your Thoughts:
What do you think? Is this good? Are these as the Time articles writes the “London Bus Wars?” – a la ‘culture wars? Or is this good cultural engagement and conversation?
My Thoughts: I don’t think Christians Read the rest of this entry »
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