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cbayer

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2. One of the things I really like about this billboard is that it does

Reply to msongs (Reply #1)

Wed Jul 11, 2012, 01:54 PM

Jul 2012

not make its point by putting anyone else down. It is the best of these I have seen.

I would think they might have discussed what you bring up and possibly decided to do it differently might be seen as offensive to people they didn't want to offend. OTOH, spelling god with a capital G would be unlikely to turn off those they are trying to reach.

Overall, I like it.

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'Godless' billboard reaches out to nonbelievers [View all] cbayer Jul 2012 OP

make the "g" in that word lower case, it is not the name of a person nt msongs Jul 2012 #1

One of the things I really like about this billboard is that it does cbayer Jul 2012 #2

I'm sure they'll be delighted skepticscott Jul 2012 #4

If they're offended by the fact that JoeyT Jul 2012 #9

I don't see the harm in making an effort to not offend others. cbayer Jul 2012 #13

Except the people that might be offended by JoeyT Jul 2012 #15

It can definitely be a proper noun. Bradical79 Jul 2012 #16

In this country, it effectively means one particular fictional character. 2ndAmForComputers Jul 2012 #10

Fantastic!!! Control-Z Jul 2012 #3

Here's the test. If the billboard pisses off God, it will be struck by lightening. However, rhett o rick Jul 2012 #5

I'll help throw 'em off your trail... onager Jul 2012 #11

Thanks, I am sure that will fool them. It's not like they can see this conversation. nm rhett o rick Jul 2012 #14

Join the Atheist Church! RegieRocker Jul 2012 #6

huh? eqfan592 Jul 2012 #8

(Does some searching) No you didn't. 2ndAmForComputers Jul 2012 #12

There's Hope For Nebraska otohara Jul 2012 #7