Does God Return Calls? Netherlands Man Opens Phone Line to the Man
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Does God Return Calls? Netherlands Man Opens Phone Line to the Man Upstairs
HAVEN'T WE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR THIS?
Isn't this just what we'd expect in the era of instant gratification and in-your-face
manners?
Obviously skilled in the ways of marketing,
Dutch artist Johan van der Dong has set up a
Netherlands telephone number where you can leave messages for God.
van der Dong told Reuters that he set up the line "to give people an opportunity to
take pause and contemplate life. Like praying, leaving a voicemail message is a way to
organize your thoughts," he said. "It's a perfect combination for some
contemplation."
Beginning March 7th, callers dialing 06-4424-4901 (or +316-4424-4901 if calling from
outside the Netherlands) will hear, "Hi, you are speaking to God. I'm not in right now so
leave a message after the beep."
Now's your chance to pour out your soul, cry for salvation, repent, or just demand an
explanation of why you can't have babies, your body is decaying, and/ or how you're
supposed to retire now that your 401K is down the toilet?
We, of course, recognize there are even more serious questions we could ask God, like why
is there war, hunger, violence against women and children, greed, injustice -- you name it,
I want the answer.
I've spent a lifetime frustrated by the "he only gives you what
challenges you can carry," and the "pain is to make life more meaningful" platitudes.
But here's my first question: By calling 'God,' am I giving Johan van Der Dong the
perpetual rights to my thoughts?
My guess: we'll find out when the book comes out.
Tags: Pop Culture
