Deseret News | Bumper stickers on cars hardly the word of God

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Bumper stickers on cars hardly the word of God

RE: bumper stickers | 8:15 a.m. July 27, 2009

It must be the neighborhood,I have noticed bumpers stickers with Crosses,Fish(a early Christian sign), The Alpha & Omega(Jesus),and My Boss was a Jewish carpenter.

From Bumper Stickers to Facebook | 9:05 a.m. July 27, 2009

Anne, wonderful piece. I've always thought it ironic that people would place their most cherished political or religious beliefs next to the exhaust pipe of their car. Surely not something deity would advocate.

Religious people often post sacred thoughts on public spaces. One of my "friends" posted a deeply religious question on Facebook over the weekend that was inappropriate for a public forum like Facebook.

I just sent her a private note with a link to your article.

Pharisees' mouth off | 9:21 a.m. July 27, 2009

Pharisees have bumper stickers. It reminds me that some people cannot help themselves and have to be mouthing-off about who they are continuously for attention even on a lousy bumper sticker. Personally, i think religion is sacred between God and a person. Nobody wants to listen or SEE some broadcasting, loudmouth or fools idea from a stupid bumper sticker or on a license plate name.

Get a grip boasters!

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Dunce | 9:44 a.m. July 27, 2009

There are so many dumb and uninformed citizens that if there were not ready made bumper stickers they would have no clue or opinoin in life. Someone else has to tell them what to think and then put it in a simple little sticker message for them so that it will register in their tiny brain.

RE: Pharisees mouth off | 9:51 a.m. July 27, 2009

I agree there are people who have fish on the back of their car,that dishonor God,like soldiers that dishonor the flag, they should be de-striped and people who dishonor Jesus should be de-fished, but to some it is a witness to thier faith. "You think religion is sacred between God and a person" What if, When Jesus told the Apostles and disciples to go into the World and preach the Gospel, and they said no,we are staying in Jerusalem where it's safe.
We will be secret agents for Christ.

Make your own | 10:20 a.m. July 27, 2009

Make your own bumper stickers if ya dont like whatcha see! I just got done making a sticker: Shake Your Jello!

Anonymous | 10:23 a.m. July 27, 2009

The 8:15 poster neglected to metion the fish w/ feet & Darwin "inside" the fish.

The best bumper sticker I've seen and without exception the most accurate states, "You're inadequate. Go buy more stuff."

easy there... | 10:29 a.m. July 27, 2009

Don't be annoyed by people who wear their religion on their sleeve. After all, (assuming you're a Mormon) you have full-time missionaries preaching sacred beliefs in public places. I'd be very hesitant to try to tell someone how they can or cannot go about standing as witnesses of God.

Having said that, I agree with the rest of Ms Cannon's article. Using religion to put down someone who disagrees with you politically and putting words in God's mouth are ploys that should immediately make you skeptical.

Disgusting | 10:49 a.m. July 27, 2009

What gets me are the drunks out there who have nude silhouettes of women plastered all over their trucks like we need to know how trashed their minds are.. gee, I also a saw bumper sticker in California 3 weeks ago that read> MMM--Brigham Young did it! and the BY picture surrounded with unthinkable woman.

RE DIsgusting | 11:19 a.m. July 27, 2009

Get over your prudishness. LOL

re - Disgusting | 11:50 a.m. July 27, 2009

I thought Brigham Young had multiple young wives.... if so, the bumper sticker isn't disgusting, it's merely accurate...

and what exactly are "unthinkable women"? are they women that cannot think? how could you tell from the picture? what, were they all blond?

John Z | 12:54 p.m. July 27, 2009

RULDS2

I use to see this one alot.

LDS in TN | 1:00 p.m. July 27, 2009

I can't believe this. Not express our religious opinions in public? From an LDS source? I suppose that means that I shouldn't go tracting with the missionaries in my ward now. I certainly shouldn't express myself in testimony meeting. That is about as public as you can get.
I believe it was Voltaire, later paraphrased by Benjamin Franklin, who said something to the effect of "I may not agree with what you say but I will fight to the death for your right to say it." That is a principle on which this nation is built. (Remember Who we LDS believe inspired the founding of the nation.) With that, I respect Ann Cannon's right to her opinion.
I wish she respected my right and that of others to our opinions.

RE: Disgusting | 1:47 p.m. July 27, 2009

I think think I saw that picture on "Polygamy Beer" on a bumper sticker. Did Brigham Young drink liquor besides having multiple children and wives? Wow, what a life Brigham had. The guy new how to indulge. No moderation going on in his life. LOL!

Anonymous | 4:49 p.m. July 27, 2009

My favorite bumper sticker about the "word of god" is this one:

"Jesus is coming!
(look busy!)"

Humor | 4:57 p.m. July 27, 2009

Do you really think God has time to read bumper stickers on cars or that He really cares how people choose to "advertise" their beliefs. Get a grip Utah.

Anonymous | 5:44 p.m. July 27, 2009

Bumper stickers are dumb. Usually the people who have them are lame and low class bums.

RE: Anonymous | 6:30 p.m. July 27, 2009

"Bumpers stickers are dumb" In 1970 when I returned from Vietnam,and was honorable discharged,I had to ware civilian clothes to the San Francisco airport.
There were protesters throwing blood and spitting at us,(friends of Bill ayers underground). Now I have a bumper sticker,Vietnam Veteran on my car,and I am proud I served. Vietnam servive medal,national defense medal.almost bronze star.

Anonymous | 6:49 p.m. July 27, 2009

"My Goddess gave birth to your God"

My personal favorite: | 7:13 p.m. July 27, 2009

Jesus is a Liberal

Paul | 7:38 p.m. July 27, 2009

CTR is the best bumper sticker ever. I wonder how many investigators I have inspired.

Anonymous | 11:49 a.m. July 29, 2009

I saw a most excellent bumper sticker the other day. It had a Jesus fish... in a FRYING PAN!

LOL!

RE: Vietnam post | 4:39 p.m. Aug. 2, 2009

Vietnam was torn to pieces after the war, they hate us now, and South Vietnam combined with North to become communist in 1975, two years after we left. And the only reason we went in was because of them becoming communist. Vietnam was one of the largest military mess ups in US history. Personally, I don't see why anyone would be proud of it, other than surviving the stupidity. Why are you proud of it?

Anyways, back on topic:
Boy, I can't wait till she sees all sorts of gay pride bumper stickers.
But I loved the 11:49 post of the Darwin bumper sticker.

rusby | 5:48 p.m. Aug. 2, 2009

Ann Cannon is right and wrong. She is right that it is inappropriate to use your religious beliefs in a public forum to gain an advantage over others.
However she is wrong on another point. It is imperative that we share our believes if we honestly believe that they will make our world better or help someone. If you believe that we really need to "go green" by all means preach it. If you believe that all your neighbors need to repent in order for them to be happier, you should feel obligated to tell them.
If we limited what could be said in public just because it could make someone uncomfortable, pretty soon, no one will be able to say anything with any substantive meaning.

Anonymous | 6:55 p.m. Aug. 21, 2009

QUESTION: WHERE WILL YOU SPEND ETERNITY? HAVE YOU EVER READ THE BIBLE AND STUDIED THE HOLY SCRIPTURES? WHY ARE WE HERE FOR 50, 60, 70 YEARS?

GOD PLACED MAN IN THIS WORLD TO HAVE HIM CHOOSE WHERE WILL HE SPEND ETERNITY...TIME WILL NEVER END.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN JESUS AND DO YOU LIVE FOR HIM AND GIVEN YOUR LIFE TO HIM. JESUS LOVES YOU..EVEN THOUGH YOU MAY NOT BE LOVABLE. GIVE YOUR LIFE TO HIM AND HAVE A TRUE REASON TO LIVE. IT'S A VERY SERIOUS DECISION...WHETHER AFTER YOUR LAST BREATH IN THIS WORLD WE CALL EARTH..IF YOUR SOUL GOES TO HELL OR HEAVEN. BOTH PLACES ARE REAL..NO JOKING MATTER. DON'T MAKE FUN OF "JESUS FISHES IN A FRYING PAY" OR YOU MAY END UP FRYED YOURSELF...AND THE FRYING WILL NEVER END...FOR EVER AND EVER...THAT'S WHAT ETERNITY IS...FOR EVER AND EVER.

A CONCERNED FRIEND WHO WEARS A JESUS FISH ON THE BACK OF TWO CARS.

robert i. salsman

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