Atheists, humanists send holiday messages

An anti-religion sign was recently installed in the Washington state Capitol in Olympia, according to the Religion News Service

The sign reads, in part “There is only our natural world. Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds.”

The RNS reports that the sign is on display along with a Christian Nativity scene and a holiday tree.

Washington members of the national Freedom From Religion Foundation installed the sign, saying it was important that atheists offer their viewpoint alongside the overtly religious Nativity scene and Christmas-style holiday tree.

Meanwhile, last month, the American Humanist Association launched a holiday advertising campaign that include signage on Washington, D.C. buses that said “Why believe in a god? Just be good for goodness’ sake.”

It appears that one doesn’t have to be of a particular faith to share a message during the holiday season.

Carla Hinton

Religion Editor