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We knew it would only be a matter of time. Canadian Press has just announced that the Toronto based Freethought Association of Canada hopes to copycat England's "THERE'S PROBABLY NO GOD" campaign.
Bus Stop Bible Studies has been posting Bible messages inside Toronto's buses and subway cars (also on Burlington, ON and Calgary, AB transit systems) for a little over two-years. The messages, which include more than 300 different designs, have challenged and encouraged millions of transit riders. It is estimated that these displays have been viewed more than 150-million times.
We have received testimonies of changed lives as a result of people reading just one or two verses from God's Word on the different transit systems. Although we see the occasional negative comment on someone's blog, we understand the TTC has received only five expressions of concern (even fewer complaints) since the first 'studies' were posted and none from the other transit companies.
Our position is that we strongly believe in freedom of expression and freedom of religion and commend the Supreme Court of Canada for the positive rulings they have made in this regard thus far. We encourage visitors to view "Religious Advertising in the Public Square" which addresses many of the issues people raise on this matter and download a suggested by-law for municipalities to adopt.
What an opportunity for the Christian community to confront this challenge!
If 30,000 people of God donated just $5 per month, this would allow Bus Stop Bible Studies to post a display in virtually every bus and subway car in Canada year-round! Will you help?