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New Billboard in NYC Says ‘Nobody’ Needs ‘Christ During Christmas’
The Blaze ^ | Dec. 6, 2013 | Billy Hallowell

Posted on 12/06/2013 4:50:46 PM PST by xzins

Just as millions of Americans are preparing to commemorate Jesus’ birth, a secular activist group is once again taking aim at the traditional purpose for the holiday season, asking in a new digital billboard: ”Who needs Christ during Christmas?”

American Atheists, an activist group known for posting its controversial messages on billboards across the nation, unveiled its latest anti-Christmas ad this week in New York City’s Times Square — a 40′ by 40′ display that is sure to rile critics concerned over the so-called “War on Christmas.”

After asking “Who needs Christ,” the digital billboard shows a hand crossing out Jesus’ name with a marker and text that answers the curiosity with a one word answer — “Nobody.” The next graphic tells viewers to “Celebrate the true meaning of XMAS.”

This “true meaning,” according to the billboard, includes charity, family, friends and food — all secular elements that are associated with Christmas. It concludes with the more general “Happy Holidays” greeting.

Christmas Is Better Without Christ: Atheists Take Their Anti Christmas Message to NYCs Times Square Credit: American Atheists

A press release announcing the new billboard noted that its purpose is to declare that “Christmas is better without Christ.”

“This season is a great time of year for a hundred reasons — none of them having to do with religion,” American Atheists President David Silverman said in the release. “This year, start a new tradition: Don’t go to church. You hate it, it’s boring; you probably only go because you feel guilty or obligated. Instead, spend more time with your family and friends — or volunteer. There are better uses of your time and money.”

American Atheists’ Public Relations Director Dave Muscato went on to say that he believes most individuals aren’t concerned with religious ties during the holiday season and that fun, family and friends are really what observers care about.

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The 15-second ad is running three times every hour and will be shown in a separate location near New York City’s Penn Station starting next week.

“We all love this time of year. Christianity has been trying to claim ownership of the season for hundreds of years,” Silverman added. “But the winter solstice came first and so did its traditions. The season belongs to everybody.”


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KEYWORDS: americanatheists; antichrist; christmas
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To: xzins; 2ndDivisionVet

There is no God, and we hate Him! -Atheists


21 posted on 12/06/2013 5:07:17 PM PST by Gamecock (There are not just two ways to respond to God but three: irreligion, religion, and the gospel. (TK))
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To: xzins

In Saudi, one of the most devout Muslims I ever met admitted he liked all of business he got from the Christmas season. He even sold me a “Holiday Tree.”


22 posted on 12/06/2013 5:08:00 PM PST by Hillarys Gate Cult (Liberals make unrealistic demands on reality and reality doesn't oblige them.)
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To: xzins

The Catholic League is putting up a billboard in Times Square in reply: “Send Modern-Day Scrooges a Message: Celebrate the Prince of Peace” It shows the Holy Family in the manger with the Three Wise men bearing gifts.

Donahue says it will be up from December 7th through January 5th.


23 posted on 12/06/2013 5:11:23 PM PST by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: Star Traveler

I always ask them if I’m wrong about my beliefs, what have I lost? If you’re wrong you lose eternity.


24 posted on 12/06/2013 5:11:42 PM PST by Hillarys Gate Cult (Liberals make unrealistic demands on reality and reality doesn't oblige them.)
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To: xzins

anything to get attention

*yawn*


25 posted on 12/06/2013 5:11:57 PM PST by ransomnote
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I do. However, I am fascinated by their lack of ability to see that there is absolutely nothing about a winter solstice that says “peace and love.”


26 posted on 12/06/2013 5:12:10 PM PST by xzins ( Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Those who truly support our troops pray for victory!)
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To: xzins

Today’s atheists are a lot like today’s queers - “Look at me, look at me!”


27 posted on 12/06/2013 5:15:53 PM PST by Graybeard58 (_.. ._. .. _. _._ __ ___ ._. . ___ ..._ ._ ._.. _ .. _. .)
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To: xzins
New Billboard in NYC Says ‘Nobody’ Needs ‘Christ During Christmas’,

There must be a lot of "Nobodys" out there, especially seeing as Christ Himself made a point of loving and serving the poor.

28 posted on 12/06/2013 5:22:39 PM PST by Carry_Okie (0-Care IS Medicaid; they'll pull a sheet over your head and take everything you own to pay for it.)
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To: xzins

If I had a shop, I’d put out a sign:

CHRISTmas Sale.
We do not serve atheists.


29 posted on 12/06/2013 5:23:07 PM PST by Rennes Templar (If you like your disease, you can keep it.)
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To: xzins

I don’t need atheists any day of the year.


30 posted on 12/06/2013 5:23:42 PM PST by TigersEye (Stupid is a Progressive disease.)
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To: xzins

”Who needs Christ during Christmas?”

I do!!


31 posted on 12/06/2013 5:30:34 PM PST by EXCH54FE (Hurricane 416,Feisty Old Vet !!)
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To: Hillarys Gate Cult

I don’t believe we can just choose what we believe, at least not if it is true belief. Christians believe that faith is a gift of God. Our job is to help others receive that gift of faith. We should not be about threatening anyone with hell.


32 posted on 12/06/2013 5:32:10 PM PST by NCLaw441
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To: Nik Naym; All

Hey Nikky...

Got an excuse/explanation for this???


33 posted on 12/06/2013 5:38:56 PM PST by stevie_d_64 (It's not the color of one's skin that offends people...it's how thin it is.)
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To: NCLaw441; Hillarys Gate Cult
We should not be about threatening anyone with hell.

I think that all of reality is open to discussion when talking with anyone, whether Christian or non-Christian.

I don't have time to talk about every aspect of reality every time I talk to someone. Some things will come up and some won't. However, the Apostle Paul says that some are "saved though as by fire."

If a situation requires a mention of hell, then we should have no more reluctance to talk about that reality than if we are talking about prayer.

34 posted on 12/06/2013 5:39:46 PM PST by xzins ( Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Those who truly support our troops pray for victory!)
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To: xzins

I wonder what they will do for Eid or Ramadan.


35 posted on 12/06/2013 5:40:01 PM PST by AppyPappy (Obama: What did I not know and when did I not know it?)
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To: NCLaw441

We can’t send anyone to Hell so it would be an empty threat.

But we can say what the Bible says about it. I didn’t write the Bible so don’t blame me.


36 posted on 12/06/2013 5:41:20 PM PST by AppyPappy (Obama: What did I not know and when did I not know it?)
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To: xzins

a guy at work told me he dint think he would be able to afford Christmas this year i said i spend on Christmas every day of the year and if i dont go spend a lot of money just to go spend money this time of year i guess i just dont get it


37 posted on 12/06/2013 5:44:26 PM PST by bigheadfred
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To: AppyPappy

Nothing for eid or Ramadan. American atheists are all about not being Christians. If they didn’t have us to argue with, they’d probably crawl into a corner, shrivel up, turn to dust, and blow away.


38 posted on 12/06/2013 5:45:49 PM PST by xzins ( Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Those who truly support our troops pray for victory!)
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To: xzins
I don't have time to talk about every aspect of reality every time I talk to someone. Some things will come up and some won't. However, the Apostle Paul says that some are "saved though as by fire."

i asked my mom and she told me i have paid more than most

and that just makes me double down and try harder

39 posted on 12/06/2013 5:47:18 PM PST by bigheadfred
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To: bigheadfred

don’t give up

never, ever give up


40 posted on 12/06/2013 5:48:55 PM PST by xzins ( Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Those who truly support our troops pray for victory!)
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