Atheist Billboards Sparking Controversy Throughout U.S.

Image by Ken Lund via Flickr

If "controversy" is what is needed to spark thought, then I suppose this bit of news should be good to see. I fail to understand why the existence of atheists is so threatening to some, but I have no doubt that it is. Well, we aren't going anywhere, so they had better get used to us.

I don't know about the rest of you, but every time I encounter such a story, it reminds me how far we still have to go toward equality. And yet, I also derive motivation from such absurd reactions. The fact that reminding people about our existence is controversial tells me that our work is just beginning.

I would imagine that Mississippi will be one of the last places in the U.S. where atheists will feel welcome. Frankly, I would be shocked to live long enough to see that day. But I can't help feeling encouraged by efforts in other parts of the country.

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