How would you feel if you were told, as a non-believer, that you and your family were destined to spend eternity in Hell? Well, that's what happened to Ariane Sherine when she visited a website advertised by a Christian-themed bus advert.

So, in the interests of balancing things out, the young comedy writer started a campaign of her own, which is receiving overwhelming support from Atheists and agnostics around the UK, and the world over.

The plan, to push a thought-provoking advertising campaign on London Buses, bearing the message "There's probably no god. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life," was put into action with a fund-raising scheme, aiming to raise £5,000 ($7,500). It has now raised over £140,000 ($210,000), which means the banners will now be seen in Greater London and other cities around England too.

Prof. Richard Dawkins, a famous supporter of Atheism, calls the campaign "consciousness-raising" and urges people "Don't listen to what a priest tells you [...] Just think for yourself."

Some hardcore Atheists are against the 'probably' in the message, as they believe there is definitely no God. However, the most likely reason for this addition is in order to comply with relevant Advertising Standards rules.

What Next?

This story has only just begun. This last week, the posters have caught the eyes of thousands of Londoners, and just recently we've seen the start of a similarly supportive campaign of Tube cards, with quotes from the like of Albert Einstein, Douglas Adams and others.

Watch the latest interviews from Australia and previously from the BBC and you'll see that this campaign couldn't be fronted by a nicer or more honest, open-minded individual.

Find Out More

See Wikipedia for information on the Atheist Bus Campaign and to understand the definitions of Atheism and agnosticism.

Atheists Send a Message, on 800 British Buses - The London Journal - New York Times.

And, most importantly, the Atheist Campaign Website.

Atheism on deviantART

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