Christian Graphic Design

On Saturday, I had the pleasure of going to the UK’s annual Christian-based GrapeVine Celebration. Bishop Tony Miller of the Cathedral Church in Oklahoma City was there preaching in the evening. At one point, he talked on the desperation in getting his Church noticed by the media. He felt that many people who lived around the Church thought that it was boring and irrelevant.

After trying to get peoples’ attention in the past, he boldly attempted some shock-tactics—and needless to say it worked:

The Cathedral Church in Oklahoma City says they’re glad folks are taking notice as they try to challenge the mindset of a new generation of churchgoers. Bishop Tony Miller said, “I know there’s a shock factor especially to religious people & some may think we were being offensive. Our desire isn’t to offend anybody, but to do what it did – to say what it is about church that upset or offends you.” Bishop Tony Miller says he said it in a sermon and the church marketing department devised a plan to get peoples’ attention… And ultimately get them in church doors to change their minds.

Miller said, “We’ll take the risk in order to awaken people to the toughts of something different is possible. It’s not about a building, a Sunday morning. It’s about people encountering the heart of God.” Taken from KFOR News

Apparently, after the billboard design was erected and shown to the public, four separate news channels were contacting the Church about the controversial nature of the project for an interview.

What do you think of this design? Do you agree with the notion of using such tactics to advertise Church? I’d like to read your comments on the matter below…

I was outraged earlier this week when I learned of an atheist bus campaign advert fronted by the British Humanism Association that were used on buses back in January. The adverts were plastered on buses from London to Southampton (UK). As can be seen in the image above, the bus adverts read:

THERE’S PROBABLY NO GOD.

NOW STOP WORRYING AND ENJOY YOUR LIFE.

The most annoying thing about this deplorable campaign is that it cost the British Humanism Association £140,000—moreover, it was donated in pledges to make the whole campaign a reality!

It’s so sad to hear that not only will some people refuse to believe in God—although it’s their right to have their own opinions—but they will donate their own money to try and spread their corrosive message.

There is some good news about this story, though. Ron Heather, 62 (pictured below), a Christian Bus Driver, refused to drive his vehicle in protest against the campaign. Ron stated:

I was just about to board and there it was staring me in the face. My first reaction was horror. I’d heard about this silly campaign in London but I had no idea it was coming to Southampton.

It’s wonderful to see a Christian make a stand against such dribble. He’s a true inspiration—and hope that I too would have the courage to do the same in similar situations in my life.

Apparently, the British Humanism Association didn’t even want to include the word “PROBABLY” in their campaign, but only did so to satisfy advertising regulations. You can read more about this story in the online Metro Newspaper.

What do you think about this “PROBABLY NO GOD” campaign? Are you a Christian and agree with everything I have written here? Adversely, are you an atheist or of another religion? I’d like to hear your thoughts on the matter…