Steve Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011.
Millions of Microsoft fanboys cheer, millions of Apple customers defend him, responsible news and technology people respectfully point out his accomplishments and some of his flaws as a wonderful human being. People the globe over mourn his passing. What is the response of the follower of Christ? I know many people could care less in religious circles. I believe it to be a necessary thought, and not simply because he is a personal technology hero of mine along with former friend and co-inventor, Steve Wozniak. Love Steve Jobs or hate him or have no specific feelings for him, the man made history with his business savvy and his technological prowess.
He died a Bhuddist. No matter what faith you come from, for the Christian this means he has died and gone to hell. MY response as a Christian is that I hope there was a point at which he believed that Jesus Christ was his greatest Treasure and the only means for salvation of his eternal soul. His death is the reason that technology and history and many types of events should matter to a follower of Christ. We’re dealing with eternal souls. If we do not understand the world these souls come from, how do we get across the message that Christ died for their sins and was the most incredible prize that was paid to release eternal souls from damnation?
That’s my weekend observation, and my plea to fellow believers who love technology: Pray for the eternal souls of the geeks you know. Tell them how priceless Jesus is.
Til next time, fellow travelers…
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