freespirit
20th October 2011, 06:42 PM
i read this and it really bothered me. i think the biggest problem i had with this was the blatant fear mongering tactics and the satanic undertones...
from the link:
http://www.sync-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DeathBeth_Front.jpg
Because the internet is largely unregulated and un-moderated, it can be abused and misused. The usual culprits are scammers, spammers, identity thieves, online bullies and predators, and hackers. But it’s not only the antisocial and/or criminal element who are responsible – sometimes, the sources of misuse and abuse can be rather more surprising. Here’s one such case.
Last week, my hubby noticed an odd business card pinned to the community notice board. On one side of the card, a picture of a Chucky-like doll was accompanied by the words “Find out if you’re going to die.” The other side of the card read:
http://www.sync-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DeathBeth_Back-600x344.jpg
All very Ouija board-ish and obviously designed to pique the interest of kids. It also piqued the interest of my hubby who decided the bring the card home and visit DeathBeth.com. The website has the same doll head image as the business card and asks kids to answer some questions in order to find out if they are going to die.
http://www.sync-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Ask-Death-Beth-600x423.jpg
Hmmm. All very tasteless. But who’s behind DeathBeth.com? Occultists? Satanists? Death Eaters? No, it seems not. The first clue as to the source of the card is that the notice board to which it was pinned is in close proximity to a local church. The second clue comes from the words that are displayed when you click the “Ask Death Beth” button. Some snippets:
Yes, you are going to die. It’s the ultimate statistic: 10 out of 10 die.
When that day comes for you, you’re going to have to face God’s judgment. So the most important question you can ask is, “Will I go to Heaven?” Here’s a quick test. Have you ever told a lie, stolen anything, or used God’s name in vain?
We only get one chance in this thing we call “life.” Don’t blow it for eternity. Obey the gospel today. Then read your Bible daily and obey what you read, God will never let you down.
Another button reads “Think this is lame?” Click that and these words are displayed:
Death is coming, God will Judge you, and Hell is the never ending prison for those who have broken His Laws. What would really be lame… is if we didn’t tell you.
After a bit of digging, I found a few noteworthy tidbits:
Deathbeth.com is registered to Dave Glenn of Living Waters Publications.
Living Waters has a Canadian branch and is an online store for The Way of the Master, an evangelistic Christian ministry founded by New Zealander Ray Comfort, radio host Todd Friel and Growing Pains star Kirk Cameron.
In 2009, Comfort released a special edition of Origin Of Species that included an introduction explaining that it is necessary to reject evolution if you wish to be a good Christian. The book was handed out free at select university campuses.
Whether believers or non-believers, people are entitled to use the internet to express their opinions and views, but it should be done in an appropriate manner. To my mind, the Ouija-like game and website are entirely inappropriate and constitute an appalling misuse of the internet.
What do you think?
UPDATE: It seems Death Beth business cards can be bought from the Living Waters website. They’re described as “a tract made for Halloween time and designed for teenagers” and, if for some incomprehensible reason you wish to purchase some, they cost $5/100.
yeah, this definitely bothered me...
from the link:
http://www.sync-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DeathBeth_Front.jpg
Because the internet is largely unregulated and un-moderated, it can be abused and misused. The usual culprits are scammers, spammers, identity thieves, online bullies and predators, and hackers. But it’s not only the antisocial and/or criminal element who are responsible – sometimes, the sources of misuse and abuse can be rather more surprising. Here’s one such case.
Last week, my hubby noticed an odd business card pinned to the community notice board. On one side of the card, a picture of a Chucky-like doll was accompanied by the words “Find out if you’re going to die.” The other side of the card read:
http://www.sync-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/DeathBeth_Back-600x344.jpg
All very Ouija board-ish and obviously designed to pique the interest of kids. It also piqued the interest of my hubby who decided the bring the card home and visit DeathBeth.com. The website has the same doll head image as the business card and asks kids to answer some questions in order to find out if they are going to die.
http://www.sync-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Ask-Death-Beth-600x423.jpg
Hmmm. All very tasteless. But who’s behind DeathBeth.com? Occultists? Satanists? Death Eaters? No, it seems not. The first clue as to the source of the card is that the notice board to which it was pinned is in close proximity to a local church. The second clue comes from the words that are displayed when you click the “Ask Death Beth” button. Some snippets:
Yes, you are going to die. It’s the ultimate statistic: 10 out of 10 die.
When that day comes for you, you’re going to have to face God’s judgment. So the most important question you can ask is, “Will I go to Heaven?” Here’s a quick test. Have you ever told a lie, stolen anything, or used God’s name in vain?
We only get one chance in this thing we call “life.” Don’t blow it for eternity. Obey the gospel today. Then read your Bible daily and obey what you read, God will never let you down.
Another button reads “Think this is lame?” Click that and these words are displayed:
Death is coming, God will Judge you, and Hell is the never ending prison for those who have broken His Laws. What would really be lame… is if we didn’t tell you.
After a bit of digging, I found a few noteworthy tidbits:
Deathbeth.com is registered to Dave Glenn of Living Waters Publications.
Living Waters has a Canadian branch and is an online store for The Way of the Master, an evangelistic Christian ministry founded by New Zealander Ray Comfort, radio host Todd Friel and Growing Pains star Kirk Cameron.
In 2009, Comfort released a special edition of Origin Of Species that included an introduction explaining that it is necessary to reject evolution if you wish to be a good Christian. The book was handed out free at select university campuses.
Whether believers or non-believers, people are entitled to use the internet to express their opinions and views, but it should be done in an appropriate manner. To my mind, the Ouija-like game and website are entirely inappropriate and constitute an appalling misuse of the internet.
What do you think?
UPDATE: It seems Death Beth business cards can be bought from the Living Waters website. They’re described as “a tract made for Halloween time and designed for teenagers” and, if for some incomprehensible reason you wish to purchase some, they cost $5/100.
yeah, this definitely bothered me...