Illinois police protect atheist sign

[Animavore]

You seem to be under attack from religion a lot more over there than Europe. They're trying to get in everywhere. They're like an infestation.

[leo-rcc]

As admirable as I think the cause of the FFRF is, I still feel using the "Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds." slogan is a mistake. You will not make anyone think any harder about their position with phrases like that. All it produces is negative publicity, and frankly just makes atheists look petty. I found the " Don't believe in God? You are not alone" a much better campaign.

[Mysturji]

If I may suggest a sign for Easter?

On the Sunday after the first full moon on or after the day of the vernal equinox, please let reason prevail.
I mean, playing "find the eggs", enjoying a bit of chocolate, and having a slap-up meal with your family and friends is a good thing, but seriously... Actually believing that the chocolate eggs were hand-delivered by a giant rabbit is just as bat-shit crazy as believing that the dead can rise from their graves and zombies once stalked the streets of Jerusalem.

[Gawdzilla Sama]

As admirable as I think the cause of the FFRF is, I still feel using the "Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds." slogan is a mistake. You will not make anyone think any harder about their position with phrases like that. All it produces is negative publicity, and frankly just makes atheists look petty. I found the " Don't believe in God? You are not alone" a much better campaign.

Leo, here it's what needed. Being subtle is fine when it might work.

[Gawdzilla Sama]

If I may suggest a sign for Easter?

On the Sunday after the first full moon on or after the day of the vernal equinox, please let reason prevail.
I mean, playing "find the eggs", enjoying a bit of chocolate, and having a slap-up meal with your family and friends is a good thing, but seriously... Actually believing that the chocolate eggs were hand-delivered by a giant rabbit is just as bat-shit crazy as believing that the dead can rise from their graves and zombies once stalked the streets of Jerusalem.

"It's Easter. You've seen the guys in the bunny suits. You've seen the guys dressed up like Jesus. Think about it."

[Animavore]

As admirable as I think the cause of the FFRF is, I still feel using the "Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds." slogan is a mistake. You will not make anyone think any harder about their position with phrases like that. All it produces is negative publicity, and frankly just makes atheists look petty. I found the " Don't believe in God? You are not alone" a much better campaign.

Leo, here it's what needed. Being subtle is fine when it might work.

I forgot everything is bolder and brasher in America. Not like us subtle Europeans.

[Gawdzilla Sama]

As admirable as I think the cause of the FFRF is, I still feel using the "Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds." slogan is a mistake. You will not make anyone think any harder about their position with phrases like that. All it produces is negative publicity, and frankly just makes atheists look petty. I found the " Don't believe in God? You are not alone" a much better campaign.

Leo, here it's what needed. Being subtle is fine when it might work.

I forgot everything is bolder and brasher in America. Not like us subtle Europeans.

A lady takes her pet mule to a guy famous for gentle training.

"Are you really gentle? This is my pet!"

"Lady, I'm very gentle."

"Okay, take charge,then."

The trainer then picks up a large piece of wood and slams the mule right between the eyes, staggering it.

"Hey, I thought you were gentle!"

"I am, but first you have to get their attention."

[leo-rcc]

As admirable as I think the cause of the FFRF is, I still feel using the "Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds." slogan is a mistake. You will not make anyone think any harder about their position with phrases like that. All it produces is negative publicity, and frankly just makes atheists look petty. I found the " Don't believe in God? You are not alone" a much better campaign.

Leo, here it's what needed. Being subtle is fine when it might work.

"You're a stupid idiot for believing this shit, look at my worldview instead.". Yeah, I totally see that working.
</sarcasm>

[Gawdzilla Sama]

As admirable as I think the cause of the FFRF is, I still feel using the "Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds." slogan is a mistake. You will not make anyone think any harder about their position with phrases like that. All it produces is negative publicity, and frankly just makes atheists look petty. I found the " Don't believe in God? You are not alone" a much better campaign.

Leo, here it's what needed. Being subtle is fine when it might work.

"You're a stupid idiot for believing this shit, look at my worldview instead.". Yeah, I totally see that working.
</sarcasm>

We're not at the "civilized conversation" stage. The Four Horsemen would be lynched if they showed up around here.

[Mysturji]

The Four Horsemen would be lynched if they showed up around here.

I BEG TO DIFFER.

[Darrell Barker]

I've likened this one above to your suggested one Gawdzilla,

"It's Easter. You've seen the guys in the bunny suits. You've seen the guys dressed up like Jesus. Think about it."

[Drewish]

Except that if the priest asks you to sit in his lap and tell him what you want, you should run like hell!

[Gawdzilla Sama]

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[JimC]

An interesting point about public sloagans is that they are adressed to everybody, no matter what shade of belief or non-belief they may have.

When you are having a conversation with a theist, you can tailor your comments to the nature of their belief. What may be useful when speaking to a liberal christian may not be useful when speaking to a dyed-in-the-wool fundamentalist. Slogans do not allow for that flexibility.

Having said that, it is really only a minor philosophical criticism. Standing up for secularism is important!

[charlou]

All good points, Jim.