I live in San Angelo, a conservitive town in Central Texas and I am surrounded by Christian bumper stickers. The rebel in me wants to express my Atheism, but I’m actually afraid of what people may do to my car or, because I work on an Air Force base, what my leadership might say.
Could I get away with something more subtle?
What are your thoughts?
I'd go for the Flying Spaghetti Monster badge instead. It will convey your atheism to like minded individuals, but likely will not be understood by your typical Bible banger.
It will certainly be seen as an alternate to the abundant Jesus fish on every other car, but less likely to get your car vandalized.
It's amazing how many loving Christians have no problem vandalizing a stranger's car due to a decal... Or starting a fight, or causing problems with you superiors, etc.
Religion is all about creating reasons to hate other people. Atheists are roughly tied with Muslims as the most hated minority. Identifying your beliefs to other drivers is also dangerous while driving. Our society is simply not mature enough yet, not to expect a bad outcome.
Probably the better question is: In what reasonable ways can atheists teach their rationality?
I have a specialty SC license plate designed by a Free Thought group that has the slogan "In Reason We Trust"
Risk assessment should probably include how much your car insurance deductible is, and if your policy covers vandalism.
Living where you do, it's probably a good idea to expect some sort of retaliation for expressing your Constitutional right to self-expression.
Just get that simple "A". Likely only other Atheists will recognize it.
If you don't care that the christians will deface your vehicle you should go right ahead. I would however, suggest something more subtle like a fish with legs.
I think it’s more important for people who know me to identify someone they like as an atheist, than to have complete strangers assume things about me.
I'm in general against putting stickers on cars, for one they're tacky and for another it gives lunatics an excuse to target your car for vandalism. Just keep your car clean and nice.
Try Open minded.
Subject to Change.
I put an evolve fish on all of my vehicles. You can find them here - [evolvefish.com]
Just be yourself. You have nothing to prove to those theist. If you want a bumper sticker then brandish one. You are free to do so. Who cares what they think. If they damage your car then they are responsible for the damages and any criminal charges. Your First Amendment right does not get revoked if you work in any particular job.
Are you rich? Do you know how much auto body repair cost? I'm sorry to say that we have to keep our Atheist pride to ourselves in 'Murica.
Why do you feel a need to be so "in your face" about this subject. I would most likely decide to smile inwardly at the hypocrisy and soldier on. Your sign would more than likely bring a caravan of fanatics wanting to convert you.
Not so much “in your face’” but to challenge their norms and inspire others.
To let others know they are not so alone after all.
No vote, I don't do stickers or decals, no tattoo or piercing... I am.... Au Naturale!!! And why not.... so my vehicle.