It was only a matter of time before baby Jesus crawled into the 21st century. In places like Wellington, Florida, the Baby Jesus is a bit more than meets the eye. According to this article, churches are using GPS and hidden cameras to keep a watchful eye over Jesus and the three wise dudes. Due to pranks and vandalism, some churches are taking the high tech route to ensure that Jesus is safe. If he’s stolen, it’s only a matter of time before he’s located thanks to GPS. In fact, a couple people have already been arrested this year using this high tech solution. I think it’s pretty ingenious.
I wonder how the idiots who got caught stealing Jesus feel. I mean, if I were to ever steal the Baby Jesus and get arrested (which I wouldn’t do in the first place), I would come up with some story and not admit that I’m doing time for stealing Jesus. I mean, come on. Stealing the Baby Jesus is just a fucked up as stealing money from a defenseless child.
Hell, it’s sad that it’s gotten to the point that churches are relying on technology in the first place. Stealing from a church is like stealing from a cemetery: it’s lower than low. Granted, I have the mouth of a sailor. (go fig.) However, I won’t even cuss in cemetery or church property. It’s a respect thing I suppose. So the idea of stealing from these two places is way fucked up. Not that stealing is ever good. It’s not.
Oh, and don’t think that trying to steal or topple a Menorah is any better. Many synagogues are going high tech with their displays as well.
Filed under: Droppings | Tagged: baby Jesus, GPS
I once knew an Episcopal priest who thought that technology was evil. he refused to use a computer and though he had one on his desk, it had it power cable conspicuously placed atop the monitor to make his point.
I wonder what he’d think of this?
Me? I think technology can save us as a species from destroying ourselves if we don’t use it first to destroy ourselves.
What could you do with a baby Jesus once you stole it? And why would you do it anyway? I don’t get this stuff……..
Chris- I guess having a stolen Baby Jesus in your living room would make for quite the conversation piece. I don’t know. It’s definitely not for me.
I trekked over to a neighborhood to check out their flashy creche, only to find the baby jesus missing! The hub and I discussed whether or not we still had a doll in the basement, but we don’t. Far as I know, jesus is still missing! Maybe they are just awaiting his return.
I was going to post a photo of it eventually, just haven’t trucked my ass over there yet. Been too busy eating brownies.