Amid controversy and delight, ads that proclaim: "Why believe in a god? Just be good for goodness' sake," can be seen on Northwest Washington, D.C., buses today. Photos available free for media use can be found online at http://www.whybelieveinagod.org/moreabout.html . Leading up to their roll out, the anticipation spawned striking new developments.
"When the word got out last week about the American Humanist Association bus campaign, it created buzz from Washington, D.C., to Canada, Europe and even South Korea," said Roy Speckhardt, executive director of the American Humanist Association. "It's clearly a message that a lot of people are ready to hear: that you don't need a god to be good."
But there has also been a significant negative reaction in the form of critical phone calls and e-mails flowing into the office of the American Humanist Association. These follow on the heels of religious right efforts to mobilize protests, particularly from the Christian Coalition of America as well as criticism from the Family Research Council, the Catholic League and other groups.
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'Why Believe in a God?' Ad Campaign Launches on D.C. Buses
Taking Atheism for a Ride Around Town
Group's new Christmas message: Be good, not godly
Humanists Launch Godless Holiday Campaign
