Agnostic.com

10 4

Here's something I would like to share . I was listening to a church service broadcast on Sunday morning. This minister was telling about an atheist bill board that was put up somewhere in Washington State. He then said this: "If that was put up near my area I would take a paint gun and splatter that bill board with red paint."

If I'm not mistaken isn't promoting vandalism? And a lot of people are hearing this over the radio. I called the radio station the following morning and complained. I was told that the station did not endorse or sensor these broadcasts... another words they wouldn't do anything about it. I would love to hear opinions on this.

I should have mentioned that this occurred a few months ago. Sorry about that.

Ray13 8 June 28
Share

Enjoy being online again!

Welcome to the community of good people who base their values on evidence and appreciate civil discourse - the social network you will enjoy.

Create your free account

10 comments

Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.

0

I am sure there would soon be a fuss if atheists graffitied his church with anti-deist slogans. But then there would be no need for atheists to do that.

1

The billboard is free speech, and you are correct that the paster promoted vandalism on the public airwaves, however, that would be a misdemeanor - it would be different if he called for an act of violence, as in a hate crime, which could bring a federal charge. The radio station is regulated federally by the FCC, so if anyone promoted a hate crime on air, actions against them could be filed. If a crime were committed in one state by the suggestion of a radio personality in another, then the feds can get involved, but they won't for a misdemeanor, and causation would be difficult to prove.

Vandalism charges would fall to the jurisdiction where the crime occurred (if a crime were committed) - for example, say it was in Seattle, the case would be heard in King County Superior Court and charged as a misdemeanor.

I wonder where the billboard was, I doubt it was in Seattle, and hopefully somewhere in Eastern Washington where it would really upset some folks, lol 😉 ?

0

Thus the total hypocrisy of religion and the religious.

1

But why were you listening to that broadcast? I couldn't stand listening to such a thing.

I don't make it a habit of listening to religious services on the radio, but I ran into his mentioning the bill board while scanning stations and was curious. And yes, it's a good way to get pissed off.

0

I wonder if he believes in property rights.

5

See if you can get a spot on that radio and talk about your atheist convictions. I bet you they will decline.

I also asked the lady at the radio station if she could give me the name of the minister & church. She said she did not have that information, which I'm not sure I believe. I wanted to send him a text or email to let him know what I thought about his comment, but it's probably best that I didn't.

@Ray13 There is no way that they would not have information about that minister. Such liars.

1

If you really think about it. They only fear what they don't know. Just saying

Qiru Level 6 June 28, 2018
0

I would record a complain and upload it to FB....

1

Yes you are correct and the station should have been more responsive because I'm pretty sure they could be held libel.

What a nutter that guy must be.

10

Christians are all for religious freedom, so long as it's their's.

jeshuey Level 8 June 28, 2018

Thus my hypocrisy statement above.

Write Comment
You can include a link to this post in your posts and comments by including the text q:117847
Agnostic does not evaluate or guarantee the accuracy of any content. Read full disclaimer.