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beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
Thu Dec 17, 2015, 06:12 AM Dec 2015

Atheist Adopt-A-Highway Signs in Texas Riddled with Bullets

Atheist Adopt-A-Highway Signs in Texas Riddled with Bullets
December 15, 2015 by Hemant Mehta

While we’re talking about the Orange County Atheists of Texas, you may recall that the group began taking part in the Adopt-a-Highway program back in October. But within two weeks of their official signs going up on the road, they were vandalized. Someone had painted “I <3 God" and "I <3 Christ" over them.

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The signs were eventually replaced, but the issue was serious enough that the group actually raised money to purchase cameras to catch future acts of vandalism.

Over the weekend, as members went to go install those cameras, they noticed that their new signs had also been ruined. This time, there were bullet holes in them:



Clara Luna, who took those pictures, is trying to understand the culprits’ message:

...how is this loving and godly? If you are xtian and find this wrong then I ask that you publicly speak out against this. Shame and ridicule those doing this. Make it be known that this hatred and behavior isn’t right!


That’s not to say silent Christians condone this behavior — or even that Christians were responsible for this particular act — but it’s hard to explain why atheists volunteering to help the community would pose such a threat to people unless they believe God and goodness have to go together.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2015/12/15/atheist-adopt-a-highway-signs-in-texas-riddled-with-bullets

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Atheist Adopt-A-Highway Signs in Texas Riddled with Bullets (Original Post) beam me up scottie Dec 2015 OP
You'd think they would shoot up Turbineguy Dec 2015 #1
! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #2
they do RussBLib Dec 2015 #20
I thought all the road signs in Texas have bullet holes in them vanamonde Dec 2015 #3
Maybe they wanted to Jesus it up. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #4
Insane Proserpina Dec 2015 #5
It's Texas. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #6
Well, praying for filthy, disgusting atheists bvf Dec 2015 #7
Cowards. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #8
I live in a bordering county. Lots of religious fundamentalists and KKK members. Dustlawyer Dec 2015 #9
My sympathies. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #10
The barbarous vandals have as much understanding of the 1st Amendment as they do of the 2nd. baldguy Dec 2015 #11
Hey baldguy! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #12
Still a big puppy. baldguy Dec 2015 #28
Aw, what a sweetie, I love your puppy pics. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #29
God and Guns liberal N proud Dec 2015 #13
It's the murkin way. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #15
Just for chuckles... Act_of_Reparation Dec 2015 #17
Figures. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #23
Shooting up road signs? Really? onager Dec 2015 #14
I love that picture! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #16
Yeah, we get it. We help. You shoot. Iggo Dec 2015 #18
Lucky they didn't take out a motorist as well. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #24
The message is clear: God loves vandalism and graffiti. n/t Binkie The Clown Dec 2015 #19
Preach it! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #25
WWJS progressoid Dec 2015 #21
Lol! beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #26
It's called Christian Persecution. Curmudgeoness Dec 2015 #22
Especially in the bible belt. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #27

RussBLib

(9,670 posts)
20. they do
Thu Dec 17, 2015, 01:39 PM
Dec 2015

They shoot up Speed Limit signs, directional signs, you name it, in Texas. So many guns, so little time. They will take target practice on anything, but I'm sure the "Orange County Atheists" sign was just too tempting to resist. The bullet holes I can sort of understand, but it's the spray painting, "I love god" and "Christ" over the Atheists is just an extra-special treat for the Christian hoodlums.

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
6. It's Texas.
Thu Dec 17, 2015, 07:03 AM
Dec 2015

Despicable but not surprising.

I'm going to see if I have a few bucks left over this week to donate to their account.

https://www.gofundme.com/ag7ay8kk

 

bvf

(6,604 posts)
7. Well, praying for filthy, disgusting atheists
Thu Dec 17, 2015, 07:04 AM
Dec 2015

obviously doesn't work, so you go with Plan B: threaten them with firearms.

'Ammunition Changes Things."

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
8. Cowards.
Thu Dec 17, 2015, 07:05 AM
Dec 2015

Atheists do a selfless thing and what do they get in return?

More of those Christian values.

Dustlawyer

(10,518 posts)
9. I live in a bordering county. Lots of religious fundamentalists and KKK members.
Thu Dec 17, 2015, 07:08 AM
Dec 2015

James Byrd was dragged to his death behind a truck not far from there. We can't claim all of the credit though, Louisiana borders this county.

Really sad being around this hate and ignorance.

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
10. My sympathies.
Thu Dec 17, 2015, 07:14 AM
Dec 2015

As bad as my state is it can't compare to Texas.

I suppose the atheists should be glad only the signs were shot up.

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
29. Aw, what a sweetie, I love your puppy pics.
Sat Dec 19, 2015, 05:04 AM
Dec 2015

Our Staffie is the biggest baby too, we finally found a toy that lasts more than a day - our horses' Jolly Ball. He stole it from them and carries it around with him everywhere.

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)
22. It's called Christian Persecution.
Thu Dec 17, 2015, 07:46 PM
Dec 2015

They are such a persecuted group that they have to show their frustration with passive-aggressive acts.

You know, because they are persecuted.

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