January 16, 2004

Why Don't You Ever Text Me Back, Jesus?

Text your way to ether, literally: A service promising to answer people's prayers with a text message apparently sent by Jesus has been shut down after complaints by Finland's mobile services watchdog, reports Reuters.

The heavenly service offered answers from Jesus in response to a text message prayer at the cost of a hefty 1.20 euros ($1.52) per message, but lasted less than a month.

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