Bendy-buses with the slogan "There's probably no God" could soon be running on the streets of London. The atheist posters are the idea of the British Humanist Association (BHA) and have been supported by prominent atheist Professor Richard Dawkins. The BHA planned only to raise £5,500, which was to be matched by Professor Dawkins, but it has now raised more than £36,000 of its own accord. It aims to have two sets of 30 buses carrying the signs for four weeks. The complete slogan reads: "There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life." As the campaign has raised more than anticipated, it will also have posters on the inside of buses as well. The BHA is also considering extending the campaign to cities including Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh. Professor Dawkins said: "Religion is accustomed to getting a free ride - automatic tax breaks, unearned respect and the right not to be offended, the right to brainwash children. This campaign to put alternative slogans on London buses will make people think - and thinking is anathema to religion Professor Richard Dawkins "Even on the buses, nobody thinks twice when they see a religious slogan plastered across the side. "This campaign to put alternative slogans on London buses will make people think - and thinking is anathema to religion." Hanne Stinson, chief executive of the BHA, said: "We see so many posters advertising salvation through Jesus or threatening us with eternal damnation, that I feel sure that a bus advert like this will be welcomed as a breath of fresh air. "If it raises a smile as well as making people think, so much the better." But Stephen Green of pressure group Christian Voice said: "Bendy-buses, like atheism, are a danger to the public at large. Bendy-buses, like atheism, are a danger to the public at large Stephen Green of pressure group Christian Voice "I should be surprised if a quasi-religious advertising campaign like this did not attract graffiti. "People don't like being preached at. Sometimes it does them good, but they still don't like it." However the Methodist Church said it thanked Professor Dawkins for encouraging a "continued interest in God". Spirituality and discipleship officer Rev Jenny Ellis said: "This campaign will be a good thing if it gets people to engage with the deepest questions of life." She added: "Christianity is for people who aren't afraid to think about life and meaning." The buses with the slogans will run in Westminster from January.

Yes, I think it is a good thing. It's about time our side did a bit of evangelising. :)

I absolutely LOVE the idea, I wish something like this would catch on in the States. I like it for all the reasons Dawkins stated, and the Methodist Church gets mad props for their response. Whats fair to one is fair to all. I wish I had more points to give this question +3

Government can't prevent it. I wonder if it will move its way to the USA.

I am a Christian and I think it is funny....that being the case, I don't worry and I DO enjoy my life.

That is their opinion and as long as we have freedom of speech I applaud it. I hope that the freedom to post the contrary message is also protected.

Although not an Atheist, I 100% support their right to express their opinions. This campaign does not offend me at all. It does me aboslutely no harm to see this advertisement. I am grateful the Atheists have the freedom to express their beliefs, just like any other religious organization should be able to do. I am worried that our freedoms to express our beliefs (or lack thereof) are eroding around the world. If they (Atheists) were some how restricted from expressing their views, I would help defend them (even though I disagree with them).

It sounds like a brilliant idea.

I'm Chrisitan and I do enjoy my life. I have fun, have alot of friends, and don't run around worrying if the "man upstairs" is going to strike me down if I do something wrong. People that do have a problem of their own, that isn't related to Christianity or any type of religion. Honestly, it's fine with me. I don't agree with saying that there probably isn't a god...and even if I were atheist that "probably" just doesn't seem like a safe bet. By hey, to each his (or her) own. *Edit*: " ...and even if I were atheist that "probably" just doesn't seem like a safe bet." I like to be reassured, at times that would cut it for me. And if I were an atheist I'd compeltly go hard with that slogan. meaning I'd take the "probably". Although I respect it being there because it leaves someone the ablity to make up their own mind.

Wooot Wooot I totally agree to the message on the side of the bus. I wish it would catch on in the US