Ignorant fools on the bus
July 5, 2011 at 11:06 am
(This post was last modified: July 5, 2011 at 11:12 am by Kayenneh.)
Remember (or did you hear about) the campaign a couple of years back, when you could read on the side of buses that there probably is no god and that one shouldn't worry? it caused quite an uproar in my town, since the majority of our bus drivers are Muslims (or otherwise religious). There were angry writings in the newspapers and many a driver refused to drive said buses.
Funny though, two days ago when I was on my way to work I saw inside the bus, behind the driver, a poster that urged one to "Believe me", signed Jesus Christ . Yes, it wasn't "believe in me", but actually "believe me". I found it hilarious, since same statement would have just a big an impact on me if it was supposedly Gandalf who said so. Later on another bus there was an extract from the Bible saying how much he loves you etc.
I started to wonder, how the hell could the same Muslim drivers drive around with that crap behind their backs without grimacing, but gorramit when atheists have defiled the vehicle a Muslim was supposed to drive.. Just how much hypocrisy is there in the world?! I think it's alright for people to put up whatever posters they like (even though these ones are actually butt-ugly and slightly ominous and look like something I could've made in second grade with paint and clipart), but I can't help to feel that those atheists responsible for the campaign was/are unfairly treated.
Funny though, two days ago when I was on my way to work I saw inside the bus, behind the driver, a poster that urged one to "Believe me", signed Jesus Christ . Yes, it wasn't "believe in me", but actually "believe me". I found it hilarious, since same statement would have just a big an impact on me if it was supposedly Gandalf who said so. Later on another bus there was an extract from the Bible saying how much he loves you etc.
I started to wonder, how the hell could the same Muslim drivers drive around with that crap behind their backs without grimacing, but gorramit when atheists have defiled the vehicle a Muslim was supposed to drive.. Just how much hypocrisy is there in the world?! I think it's alright for people to put up whatever posters they like (even though these ones are actually butt-ugly and slightly ominous and look like something I could've made in second grade with paint and clipart), but I can't help to feel that those atheists responsible for the campaign was/are unfairly treated.
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
