"One of the largest humanist organisations in the US has launched a new campaign aimed specifically at children and teenagers that tells them they are "a bit old for imaginary friends".
"Whether they already made up their minds to reject supernatural explanations, or are just questioning, it's time to make available an online resource that's built just for kids without God," Roy Speckhardt, executive director of the American Humanist Association, said in a statement.
The campaign website tells kids who are "without God" that they are not the only ones. The ads feature young teens looking dismissively at a finger pointing at them from the clouds, presumably God, while the text reads "I'm getting a bit old for imaginary friends".
The new billboards by the American Humanist Association will be appearing on 140 Metro buses in Washington DC, and will cost the organisation $30,000. The group will also market the kids' campaign on big social media websites such as Facebook, Google and YouTube. The AHA was previously rejected by a website run by Disney and National Geographic because of the content of its ad.
"With the plethora of websites geared toward teaching kids about Christianity, Judaism, or Islam, we're pleased to add humanism to the discussion," said Speckhardt.
"Kids should know there's another way to learn about morals and values – it doesn't need to come from traditional religion." ChristianToday
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| The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Psalm 53:1 |
The campaign website tells kids who are "without God" that they are not the only ones. The ads feature young teens looking dismissively at a finger pointing at them from the clouds, presumably God, while the text reads "I'm getting a bit old for imaginary friends".
The new billboards by the American Humanist Association will be appearing on 140 Metro buses in Washington DC, and will cost the organisation $30,000. The group will also market the kids' campaign on big social media websites such as Facebook, Google and YouTube. The AHA was previously rejected by a website run by Disney and National Geographic because of the content of its ad.
"With the plethora of websites geared toward teaching kids about Christianity, Judaism, or Islam, we're pleased to add humanism to the discussion," said Speckhardt.
"Kids should know there's another way to learn about morals and values – it doesn't need to come from traditional religion." ChristianToday
