“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.]
Okay, so you hate God. We get It.
You can move on and whine about other things now.
@@Hg wells: I think I mentioned this was not the forum for this discussion. Further, the response as to “what evidence” is not framable in a 25 word or less response to people who generally appear clueless. And I specifically did not refer to “faith” in my post. You and others are the ones who chooses to sidetrack this whole thing so that you can attack what you would like… not what I or others can bring forward. No, it’s not a helicopter. But, yes, I’ll stand by my statement.
Please folks, this is a techno web page.. could we keep at least a little on track???
Just a thought,
en
I hope that meanwhile all of you have heard the message: The Vatican announced that this app DOES NOT have their blessing! The decision of one bishop does not link the Catholic Church.
With face-to-face confession it is so much easier to beg the sinner for some money for the church!