G-d's Hotline, Please Leave a Message!

Finally, a phone number where I can speak directly to G-d, even if I do have to leave a message!

Before someone accuses me of blasphemy because of my story, let me say that I am a staunch believer in G-d, I respect, love and pray to Him regularly, however, I also believe He has a pretty decent sense of humor.

We have artist Johan van der Dong to thank for this little discovery, or blasphemy, which ever way you look at it.  The voicemail message says: Van der Dong is accused of mocking G-d, however, Radio Netherlands says it is supposed to demonstrate that G-d is available anywhere and anytime.

1,000 messages have already been left for G-d and one hopes that he has an efficient secretary (St. Peter perhaps?) to sort them all out for Him.  While the G-d Hotline forms part of the exhibition, the messages do not and will be kept private.

Van der Dong told Radio Netherlands:

On the whole, I don't see anything wrong with this method of speaking to G-d. You can do so within the privacy of your own home and it will give some people the distinct feeling that their prayers are definitely being heard.

Personally, I prefer praying privately without a phone as a go-between.

The 'G-d phone line' is planned for 6 months only - then people will have to return to their old-fashioned way of praying.

Source Story and Image:

BBC News
Dutch Leave Messages on God Phone