Reply #229: I fail to see the big deal.

[Feron]

In my area, there is a Jesus billboard on the interstate that has been there for as long as I can remember. It's a total guilt trip into choosing Christianity complete with an agonized Jesus on the cross.

Not my cup of tea, but it's free speech. The country would be worse if they could not put a tacky billboard up simply because I don't like their opinion.

There is no freedom from offense. People choose to be offended at these things. And let's face it, fundie Christians complain about athiest billboards no matter the time of year.

If someone is secure in his or her belief system, then contrary opinions aren't going to bother them. And if your belief system can't handle any criticism or contrary ideas, then it's time to re-evaluate the belief system. Censoring speech that you don't like doesn't make your belief system any stronger.

BTW Bob Enyart is a complete and absolute hateful kook. His show used to come on in my area years ago.