英國無神論者發起公交宣傳

大洋新聞 時間: 2009-01-08 來源: 廣州日報



　　在公交車上發起無神論宣傳的英國喜劇作家阿麗亞娜•謝林。

　　本報綜合報道 一批英國無神論者6日在倫敦拉開首場公交車無神論宣傳活動的序幕——他們在英國多個大城市共800輛公交車的車身上，投放寫有「也許上帝並不存在，停止擔憂、享受生活！」標語的廣告。

　　引起強烈反響

　　這次「公交車宣傳」活動計劃預計為期四周。組織者表示，他們選擇保留「也許」一詞，是因為他們不想像一些極端人士那樣固執己見。

　　這次宣傳活動的主要構思者是英國喜劇作家阿麗亞娜•謝林。謝林表示，她的靈感來自於去年6月，她看到一輛公交車的車身上寫著一條基督教宣傳標語，其中極端的言辭令她感到不舒服。由此，她想到，無神論者也可以在公交車上做廣告。於是，她計劃進行募捐，把籌得的款項用於進行無神論宣傳。

　　鑒於成本考慮，謝林最初的設想只是在一輛公交車上掛上宣傳標語，讓車輛穿梭在大街小巷。不料去年10月，謝林把宣傳活動的構思在互聯網上發布後，迅速引起廣泛強烈的反響，籌得的款項不但在一天內就超過了5000~8000英鎊的預期目標，而且得到了英國很多無神論組織、科學家和學者的支持。

　　四天之內，謝林總共籌得十萬英鎊的捐款。至今，捐款總額已達13.5萬英鎊，這個數字還在持續增加。這使得公交車宣傳活動的範圍和持續時間能夠擴大。

　　美國也將開展

　　據報道，參加宣傳活動的公交車將在倫敦、曼徹斯特、伯明翰、格拉斯哥、愛丁堡和利茲等英國主要城市的街道上穿行。

　　從下周開始，活動組織者還計劃在英國地鐵系統投放1000個廣告，引用艾米莉•狄金森、愛因斯坦、亞當斯和凱瑟琳•赫本等名人所說的一些名言。   

　　據悉，受這次活動的啟發，有美國無神論組織也正策劃在美國開展類似的宣傳活動。

http://gzdaily.dayoo.com/html/2009-01/08/content_434442.htm

14:34 GMT, Tuesday, 21 October 2008 15:34 UK

'No God' slogans for city's buses


The posters could run from January

Bendy-buses with the slogan "There's probably no God" could soon be running on the streets of London.

The atheist posters are the idea of the British Humanist Association (BHA) and have been supported by prominent atheist Professor Richard Dawkins.

The BHA planned only to raise £5,500, which was to be matched by Professor Dawkins, but it has now raised more than £36,000 of its own accord.

It aims to have two sets of 30 buses carrying the signs for four weeks.

The complete slogan reads: "There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life."

As the campaign has raised more than anticipated, it will also have posters on the inside of buses as well.

The BHA is also considering extending the campaign to cities including Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh.

Professor Dawkins said: "Religion is accustomed to getting a free ride - automatic tax breaks, unearned respect and the right not to be offended, the right to brainwash children.

This campaign to put alternative slogans on London buses will make people think - and thinking is anathema to religion
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Professor Richard Dawkins

"Even on the buses, nobody thinks twice when they see a religious slogan plastered across the side.

"This campaign to put alternative slogans on London buses will make people think - and thinking is anathema to religion."

Hanne Stinson, chief executive of the BHA, said: "We see so many posters advertising salvation through Jesus or threatening us with eternal damnation, that I feel sure that a bus advert like this will be welcomed as a breath of fresh air.

"If it raises a smile as well as making people think, so much the better."

But Stephen Green of pressure group Christian Voice said: "Bendy-buses, like atheism, are a danger to the public at large.

Bendy-buses, like atheism, are a danger to the public at large
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Stephen Green of pressure group Christian Voice

"I should be surprised if a quasi-religious advertising campaign like this did not attract graffiti.

"People don't like being preached at. Sometimes it does them good, but they still don't like it."

However the Methodist Church said it thanked Professor Dawkins for encouraging a "continued interest in God".

Spirituality and discipleship officer Rev Jenny Ellis said: "This campaign will be a good thing if it gets people to engage with the deepest questions of life."

She added: "Christianity is for people who aren't afraid to think about life and meaning."

The buses with the slogans will run in Westminster from January.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/7681914.stm

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NEWS: London Atheist Launches "There's Probably No God" Ad Campaign
January 08, 2009

Atheists have long battled to remove the display of religious imagery and messages from public property, but one London atheist has decided to turn the tables. Ariane Sherine grew tired of seeing ads promoting Christianity, so she decided to take matters in her own hands.

“If I wanted to run a bus ad saying ‘Beware — there is a giant lion from London Zoo on the loose!’ or ‘The “bits” in orange juice aren’t orange but plastic — don’t drink them or you’ll die!’ I think I might be asked to show my working and back up my claims,” Sherine wrote The Guardian's website.

Thanks to Sherine, over 800 London buses now bear the message "There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and get on with your life."

Public reaction in Britian has ranged from outrage to approval to indifference, but Sherine's efforts have drawn a lot of attention, including from groups in the U.S. Over the holidays the American Humanist Association ran a similar campaign calling for people to "Be good for goodness sake," and the Freedom From Religion Foundation continues its nationwide "Imagine No Religion" billboard campaign.

http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/news-london-atheist-launches-there-s-probably-no-god-ad-campaign

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英國無神論者發起公交宣傳

大洋新聞 時間: 2009-01-08 來源: 廣州日報



　　在公交車上發起無神論宣傳的英國喜劇作家阿麗亞娜•謝 ...

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