Does Cardiff Council trust in Jesus?

A row has broken out over banners displayed in Cardiff saying, “Trust in Jesus, He is Alive, Come to Church!” – with Cardiff Council’s logo at the bottom. The banners do not state that they are adverts that have been paid for.

Humanists UK argues that the banners present the impression that the council is imploring all its residents to be Christian, and that it has a responsibility to remain impartial and not to give the impression of favouring or endorsing any particular religion or belief. It believes that the council should either make sure that all future adverts include prominent disclaimers regarding their origin, to prevent any confusion with official council communications, or remove its logo from the banners.

Cardiff Council responds that the signs comply with its advertising policy, Continue reading →