[Springfield Reformer]

So does this make me an "Anti-Apple Troll?" Or am I still allowed to object to Apple's newfound moral incoherency without falling into “applostacy?” And what of boycotts? Are they effective? Or are there other, better strategies for a situation like this?

[Mayr Fortuna]

Hey Christian Americans?

Send a message to Apple...

Stop buying their stuff for two months...

They will crawl back immediately!

[Mayr Fortuna]

Hey Christian Americans?

Send a message to Apple...

Stop buying their stuff for two months...

They will crawl back immediately!

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Apple's statement amounts to the charge that our faith is "potentially harmful to others."

Ok. "Potentially". Right. So what is Islam? Oh, most definitely harmful to others. Proven. No equivocation can be tolerated on that count. Let's see Steve Jobs refute it. Please, Steve. Give it your best shot.

What a putz.

[stripes1776]

Or are there other, better strategies for a situation like this?

Yes, there are better strategies. I just did a search in the Apple App Store on the word "Bible". Scores of apps popped up. I stopped counting at 90 and there were lots more listed.

I also did a search on the word "Christian". Again lots of apps popped up, including:
The Christian Broadcasting Network, Radio & TV
Christian Creeds
Christian Classics Ethereal Library (lots of apps for this one)
C.S. Lewis quotes and many of his other books
Christian eCards - lots of these
LifeWay Christian Resources
Christian Prayer Journal

There are lots of apps for Christians in the Apple App Store.

One rejected app does not negate a good policy of vetting apps before allowing them in the store. It is unreasonable to become indignant over the rejection of one app when so many Christian resources are available in the App Store.

Apple also rejects pornography apps.

[AFreeBird]

Strange. I have a free Holy Bible from the app store. And there’s several Holy Bible’s versions available in the iBookstore.

Without knowing the full extent of the app is question, I can’t comment on that specific app, but to say Apple doesn’t allow Christian themed apps or books is not true.

[ArrogantBustard]

My ‘Droid doesn’t give me any BS about that ...

Jus’ sayin’ ...

You’re probably stuck in a contract with AT&T, so boycott threats are probably empty.

[polymuser]

Well.

I was considering an Apple computer in the future. And have been tolerating a work iPhone. Now reticence now to forget the Mac and push for a Droid.

How can otherwise intelligent people like him piss on 80% of our American population with no apparent concern?

[WVKayaker]

Apple does not prevent christian Apps for iPhone, iPad =

The Divine Office App is an opportunity for you to participate in the recitation of the Liturgy of the Hours, an ancient and meditative collection of psalms, hymns and scripture that represent the public prayer of the Christian community.

If you are unable to pray in community, but love the contentment of praying with others, an added feature of The Divine Office App lets you view location where other Christians around the World are simultaneously praying with you.

Features

Beautiful, easy to use and unique user interface that makes your praying experience even more enjoyable
Automatically downloads the appropriate prayers for each hour, every day of the year, including Solemnities and many feast days.
View location where other Christians around the World are simultaneously praying with you
Wirelessly download several days of prayers at a time, no need iTunes synchronisation or access to a computer
Share your favourite Prayers with your friends via Facebook or Email
- http://divine-office.com/
App for iPhone, iPad.

[Swordmaker]

Apple's denial of the Manhattan Declaration app is a rehash of old news from a month ago - but still pertinent.—PING! Please, No Flame Wars!
Discuss technical issues, software, and hardware.
Don't attack people!

Don't respond to the Anti-Apple Thread Trolls!
 PLEASE IGNORE THEM!!!

 

Apple denies Manhatten Declaration App Ping!

If you want on or off the Mac Ping List, Freepmail me.

[TheStickman]

Much ado about nothing, IMO. When Apple starts denying apps because they are based on Christianity specifically, let me know. Till then, pray for them that the Light of Christ’s Truth will shine into their hearts.

[La Lydia]

Not all religious are forbidden (and there are many, many more on there):

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/divine-office-audio-prayer/id301349397?mt=8

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/episcopal-calendar/id324887739?mt=8

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/methodist-church/id369862307?mt=8

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lds-scriptures/id293306148?mt=8

[af_vet_rr]

There are over 1000 Bible-related apps available. Call me when they start banning those.

[grumpa]

This is a horrendous affront to the Christian employees of Apple. Who is Apple to say that their views are wrong?

[antiRepublicrat]

So does this make me an "Anti-Apple Troll?"

No, this is pretty reasonable, except remember that it's pretty much impossible to do computing these days without giving your money to a liberal company. I believe many of the bigger Silicon Valley companies were pouring money in to defeat Prop 8. A while back, your Microsoft money went to Planned Parenthood. Buy Windows, kill a baby? It's a sad, but true, state of affairs.

[LearnsFromMistakes]

Is the ‘letter’ or ‘statement’ from Apple available anywhere? I see excerpts when I follow your link, did some other looking and found reference to a letter, but I can’t find this letter.

I am a fan of my Apple products, and would like to see what they have said.

[Marie Antoinette]

There are MANY Bible apps. The Bible apps say the same things about morality since they are the source, they are not banned.