[extropy-chat] FWD [forteana] Godsquad gadgets

[Samantha Atkins]

Wow, a bible that bursts into flames when I touch it!  Gotta have one 
of those.  Should be able to scare off lots of fundies with such gear.  
Of course it might lead to a forced exorcism.

-samantha

On Feb 2, 2005, at 11:17 AM, Terry W. Colvin wrote:

> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/4227417.stm
>
> GodPods, holy golf balls and JCUK
> Most people have heard of an iPod, but what about a GodPod?
> It is a solar-powered speaking Bible which fits neatly into the
> pocket, is multi-lingual and designed to help people who have reading
> difficulties.
>
> This ecclesiastical marvel is one of the products up for an award
> during a church exhibition in Belfast this week.
>
>
>
> The GodPod will help people who have sight problems
> Other items vying for the "My Church Needs One of Those" award
> are "holy" golf balls and t-shirts with the JCUK (Jesus Christ United
> King) logo.
>
> A Bible which bursts into flames at the touch of a button will also
> be on show during the Christian Resources Exhibition at the King's
> Hall.
>
> Brad Turkington, from the company which distributes the GodPod, said
> nearly half the world's population was unable to read, and about 42
> million were blind.
>
> The idea is that churches will buy the GodPod in bulk and then
> distribute them.
>
> "For most of these people, the only way to communicate is by the
> spoken word," said the Magherafelt man.
>
> "We want to help them hear. You can get the whole Bible on this, in
> any language.
>
> "It can be solar powered for the Third world, because a third of the
> world cannot read. How do you get a Bible to them? If you get a
> cassette to them they either tape over it or they don't have any
> electricity.
>
> "With it being solar powered, it means they can use it for up to
> 6,000 hours."
>
> He said the company had just produced the complete New Testament,
> which is being launched at the exhibition.
>
>
> "We have been very successful in Arabic countries, where some mission
> organisations have been able to get it into Libya and into Egypt,"
> said Mr Turkington.
>
>   We like to think we have the full A to Z of everything that church
> leaders would need in their churches
>
> Brett Pitchfork
> Event director
>
>
> The competition will be judged on the first day of the three-day
> conference. Finalists will have three minutes to pitch their product
> to the judges - a four-strong panel of clergy.
>
>
> Organisers say the exhibition, which features 150 exhibitors, is
> about making a traditional message accessible to a new generation.
>
> Event director Brett Pitchfork said: "We like to think we have the
> full A to Z of everything that church leaders would need in their
> churches.
>
> "This competition gives visitors a chance to see some of the more
> intriguing new products."
>
> Seminars are also taking place including a demonstration of
> belleplates, an "affordable" alternative to handbells.
>
>
> JCUK t-shirts are also featuring at the King's Hall event
>
>
> Engineer Maurice Davis, who created the belleplates, said he invented
> them "during a moment of divine inspiration".
>
> "Musical wallpaper scrapers, is how my wife describes them," he
> laughed.
>
> "They are lightweight and also much more affordable. Because they are
> not made of bronze but made of aluminium they are much lower in cost,
> easier to produce.
>
> "We have them in use with schools, churches and youth groups, all the
> way through to people in sheltered accommodation and nursing homes."
>
>
> The exhibition also features sound systems, Bible software, organs,
> chairs, vestments and books.
>
> Delegates can also find out about how to spread the gospel to
> children through puppetry.
>
> The exhibition runs from 1200 GMT on Wednesday until Friday.
>
>
> -- 
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> Frank Rice
>
>
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