Pokémon Go Away!

Ah, the latest craze to infect the iGeneration is this silly Pokémon Go game, which has already caused bodily harm to some and caused others to become oblivious to social constructs, trespassing signs, and common courtesy (i.e. following your iPhone into a place of worship or memorial site where it's best to err on the side of reverence).

Here at the seminary, there was a car stopped at a stop sign long enough for a line to form behind it. The driver was apparently Poké Ball-ing at an intersection at the inconvenience of others.

I can only imagine what new hell will be wrought upon junior high and high school campuses in a little more than a month...

Churches are finding the potential for capitalizing on this Pokémon Go phenomenon-- the pic at left shows our home congregation's pastor and vicar getting in on the action. Check out the church sign below...

We're such sheep, aren't we?