Atheists Advertise Underground

More and more people have been converting from Catholicism to atheism in the last year. An extensive new survey by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life showed that about 10% of the United States population is atheist.

Boston Area Coalition of Reason has been putting advertisements for atheism on subway stations in New York City.

“I want to let atheists and humanists everywhere know they are not alone. That there are indeed groups out there that feel the same way. I hope to let people know that there are communities that they can become apart of.” said Spokesperson, David Niose.

This company has also put ads on Boston subway stations and the first place to have atheist ad’s on a public transportation was in Washington D.C. The Boston Coalition even went as far as Britain to advertise their idea.

“I had no idea people could do such a thing. How are we suppose to raise our kids in a healthy Christian environment when everywhere they go they have ad’s and signs telling them different?” said New York subway traveler, Mona Danziger.

A survey was conducted outside of one of the many New York City subway stations. Out of 500 people, 287 chose ‘ other/atheist ‘ choice as their religion over Christian, Jewish, Muslim, or Buddhist.

“I can’t believe that people can just put advertisements on subways, when priests and other ministers preach and work hard to keep people believing in our Lord,” said frequent church member and subway rider, Lisa Smiths.

What has most people raising a concern is that Christmas is right around the corner and these posters distract from the purpose of the holiday practicing one’s religion. “Christmas is a secular holiday, and people who don’t believe in God can still have a holiday spirit,” said Niose.

Most people today, think that if you don’t believe in a “god” that you are not a good person, but the Boston Area Coalition is trying to show that people who don’t believe in God are no different than people who do believe in God.

“The New York subway station has over a million people riding it every day and was probably the best choice for the Boston Area Coalition to put their ads on subway cars,” said, accountant and subway rider, Anthony Daversa.

Today many people believe that they need God to be happy and without “him” you would never overcome the obstacles in your way.

“I have written a book to let people know you don’t need God to be happy,” said Coordinator of Boston Coalition, Greg M. Epstan. They feel everyone is equal no matter what their religion is.

No matter what religion a person is, we are all equal and should be proud of the path we follow.

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