Comments on: Bloomington Rejects ‘You Can Be Good Without God’; Lawsuit Underway

By: CMon

CMon — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:34:15 +0000

I just walked by a Bloomington Transit bus with the following ad on the side:

“YOU CAN BE GOOD WITHOUT GOD BUT YOU CAN’T BE SAVED WITHOUT JESUS”

How isn’t THIS controversial???? Oh wait, we’re in Indiana!

By: 4Him

4Him — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:08:41 +0000

This slogan shouldn’t offend Christians. It is impossible for any human to be good. We all screw up and do things we regret and things that are just wrong. We all lie, cheat, steal, hate, and are bitter. Thats why it doesn’t matter about being good in the world, it matters about being saved. Saved by grace that we cannot earn no matter what we do. So since all you have is an opinion, here’s mine, None is good, no not even one. Is it worth being wrong about God? What do you lose in living your life for Him? If you want to live your life for pleasure, go ahead. And when you discover something is still missing, go to Jesus Christ. He is the only one in which you will find life and contentment.
And you would be stupid to take this as judgement, as so many like to resort to. It comes from love that was given to me though the blood of Christ.

By: Leilani

Leilani — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:25:44 +0000

I think some Christians are taking this a tad too personal. We aren’t attacking Christianity, we are spreading a positive message about our beliefs. You have the right to feel the way you feel, but please stop spreading your negativity. “I contend that we are both Atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.”

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:25:37 +0000

I’m confused here. The ACLU is filing a lawsuit because a municipal authority WON’T put a religious view on the side of their vehicles? This is insane.

Atheism is a religion–don’t try to fight that.

From ACLU.org:
“A Christian cross that is fully visible from a public sidewalk is constitutionally protected when placed in front of a church. But if that same cross were moved across the street and placed in front of city hall, it would violate the Constitution. The issue is not “religion in the public square” – as the rhetoric misleadingly suggests – but whether the government should be making decisions about whose sacred texts and symbols should be placed on government property and whose should be rejected.”

So, a religious slogan slapped on the side of a municipal, PUBLIC OWNED bus somehow doesn’t count anymore?

And before you start calling me some bible-thumping nut, I happen to agree with that ruling that resulted in the ten commandments being taken down, and if you can’t see the hypocrisy in this story, you’re an idiot.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:05:57 +0000

Saw this on the news today. Interstingly enough, the Collect for the 8th Sunday after Trinity reads, “Grant us, O Lord, the Spirit to think and do always such things as are right, that we, who cannot do anything that is good without You, may be enabled by You to live according to Your will; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.”

By: Becky

Becky — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:03:07 +0000

So you are saying that just because a bus company does not want your saying on their buses you sue them and get your way? I bet your group was a terror in Kindergarten!!
Seriously, I believe in freedom of speech; that is what makes America great. Your saying you can be good without God is true but you are missing the whole point of blasting Christianity. It is not all about “being good”. Many people are that way but will never get to heaven without accepting Christ into their heart. God made us all with free choice. We can accept Him or not. When you do you WANT to do good for the purpose of others. Those that do accept and follow His will for their lives fulfill their purpose on this earth. Those that follow Christ live for Him, those that do not, live for themselves.

By: The Gospel Truth

The Gospel Truth — Fri, 22 May 2009 11:05:21 +0000

Hmmm – The number one error people make is in thinking that what MAN calls good – God also calls good. This is because we live in a humanist age where even religious people forget God should be the focus and not man. More here:

http://www.the-gospel-truth.info/can-we-be-good-without-god/

I’m against the message but because of this reason but hey – we all have freedom of speech so as if that’s the message some wish to proclaim it’s up to them…

By: Connie BooksherseattoHell!

Connie BooksherseattoHell! — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:20:01 +0000

Yeah nice Christ-like views there Connie

Fundamentalist Christian nut jobs like you give Jesus a bad name!

Oh I’m sorry what I meant to say Christian views give Christians a bad name. Personally I’d rather not go to heaven if they’re letting narrow minded twats like you in.

By: James

James — Wed, 20 May 2009 05:54:30 +0000

I Love Roman Lions

By: Chad Damon

Chad Damon — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:07:05 +0000

THANK GOD FOR BLOOMINGTON!! WHAT IF WE STUCK “YOU CANT BE GOOD WITHOUT GOD!!” BELIEVE WHAT YOU WANT BUT DONT TRY TO RAM DOWN EVERYBODIES THROAT AND DONT HAVE A PARADE!!