“Countless bloggers and analysts have claimed that Steve Jobs has a divine touch. Apple’s legions of devout follows have been compared to a spiritual sect. And overall, Cupertino’s line of sleek gadgets and “enlightened lifestyle” has prompted many to deem Apple a religion,” Mike Schuster reports for Minyanville. “So it stands to reason that the Catholic Church would want in on that action and approve a church-themed iPhone app.”
“‘Confession: A Roman Catholic App‘ [US$1.99] guides the user through the confession process and atoning for one’s sins,” Schuster reports. “Described as ‘the perfect aid for every penitent,’ the app features a step-by-step manual to the sacrament, password-protected profiles, and load windows with the message ‘Creating your custom examination of conscience. Please wait…”
Schuster reports., “Speaking with Reuters, developer Patrick Leinen said, ‘Taking to heart Pope Benedict XVI’s message from last years’ World Communications Address, our goal with this project is to offer a digital application that is truly new media at the service of the word.’ He added, ‘Our desire is to invite Catholics to engage in their faith through digital technology.’ …The app was officially authorized by Bishop Kevin Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne, Indiana.”
Full article here.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Arline M.” for the heads up.]
Who cares? What has any church or any religion to do with that?
“Men will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest.”
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nice one Chrome
I gave up religion for lent.
Hey, you’ve all seen THX 1138, right? We’re almost there.
Yes, just what we need – another whacko app from a whacko religion that teaches stuff like Holy Mary Mother of God.
Will there be an app now to guide adherents on spotting the image of Mary in the sky so they won’t be called a nutjob?
Wonderful app.
I’ll pray for you atheists. God loves you.
Oooh, Liberal atheists not accepting of other points of views. Shocking…and closed minded indeed.
Apple is the Festivus for the rest of us!
Too bad Apple won’t allow nipple apps so we can have something to repent of.
Not for me, since I am unable to believe in god. I simply don’t understand the concept.
The confession app should be on Android so Android owners can repent of possessing counterfeit contraband every day.
Which god is that MaLvado? And how do you know he/she/it loves atheists? Maybe the guy who told you was lying?
“Me thinks he doth protest too much.”
Pay $1.99, or go to hell. You choose (lol)
@MaLvado
It is not for you to judge… Sounds like you need this app more than most.
Thus the need for evangelizing……
@ MaLvado
I’m more like Jesus than you are.
@ MaLvado:”Liberal atheists not accepting of other points of views”
Really? Do you know “liberal” means. I suggest you look it up.
And it has been shown throughout history, that conservative religious zealots have destroyed most other civilizations and peoples for not having the same belief systems.
And speaking of which…
“I’ll pray for you atheists. God loves you.”
How does that make you open minded and accepting!? Don’t pray for me, it’s against my religion you insensitive jerk.
Believing something does not make it true. That goes for all sides of this debate.
Can’t we all just get along?
From your lips to God’s ear..
Malvado says: “Oooh, Liberal atheists not accepting of other points of views. Shocking…and closed minded indeed.”
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I don’t have to accept your point of view at all. But I unequivocally support your right to have whatever viewpoint you want. Until, that is, when you try to force your biblical or koranical view upon me through legislation or other means. Then, I get pizzed.
Hey MaLvado! Why didn’t God love the 3000 people he killed on 9/11?
Don’t waste your prayers on atheists. Save them for people who need them. Those that are unable to function without the crutch of a “next life”. Those that ate unable to make their own decisions and must be told what to do by a large organization. Those that still believe in a bearded man in the sky and a red horned and hoofed man with a pitchfork underground.
Looking for Catholics to exorcise that stupid bitch Pelosi live on TV