I wouldn't want to work there! - I suppose this qualifies as an oddity on one level, but on another level it's deeply saddening.
Michael Ireland reports for the ASSIST News Service that there is a start up company calling itself "ASK G**".
It's a cellular service that promises to answer any questions you send them. The people who will be answering the questions are supposed to be well trained "Angels".
Ireland writes:
Everyone would agree that the race for mobile Internet access has begun. And we all know that many strange things have been said -- and done -- in the name of God. But now I think I've seen it all.
One enterprising individual has set up a company in Dallas, Texas, offering a hotline to God, complete with live angels to answer your every question, 24/7 -- all from the comfort and convenience of…your cell phone.
According to a press release from ASK G**, "In June of 2005, our company will allow you to ASK G**. As our name implies, ASK G** will supply you with every answer imaginable, twenty-four hours a day. Furthermore, our service does not rest on the Sabbath."
The press release goes on to read:
"Don't be fooled by all the wireless gadgets out there that promise you heaven but have you cursing like hell while you squint at small screens and type on dot-sized buttons. To capture all the information off the Net, all you need is the one thing you already have -- your cell phone. Put your stylus down, stop searching the streets for Wi-Fi spots and call ASK G**. ASK G** saves you the one thing you need and can't ever buy -- your time."
And:
"Once you start using ASK G**, You'll Know It All!"
The whole thing reminds me of a classic movie I absolutely love. Desk Set starring Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.
Accept the whole using the Lord's name in vain is deeply disturbing to me. Deeply. In fact, I think I find it frightening.
The commandment is, Exodus 20:7.
"You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name."
