There are more dangers in the info tech age than you could ever imagine. Blogger, Tim Challies speaks to the temptations, the traps, and the ruinous effects the internet can bring to families in the present milieu. The web works as a double-edged sword. It can be used for good or evil.
Does it disrupt relationships? Will it create healthy marriages and families? Or will it introduce unhealthy addictions? Will we regret the release of this genie? After only 10 years of experience with the phenomenon of the internet, the jury is still out for deliberation on that one. Tim Challies offers a careful assessment of the risks and the benefits of this powerful tool in this interview based on his new book “The Next Story, Life and Faith After the Digital Explosion.â€
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“ In Agreement with BWS ” Amen! I could not have said it better. It seems as when anyone points out the social, much less the Spiritual problems with the Texting Media, they are accused of being outdated in their thinking and said to want to go back to using smoke signals. Just another evidence that the new tech has not helped people be able to reason or listen to a well thought out opositon.
BWS (6/20/2011)
“ Would Apostles or the Puritans Use Facebook? ” The open controversy needs to begin, as T. Challies makes this all too "normal" for Christians, where the line between world and church by this medium is indistinct. Under the pretense of "Christian liberty" and threats of "legalism", dissenting Christians are being marginalized by those who quickly are conforming to the world, in *not only the technology*, but the WORLDLY CULTURE, LANGUAGE, GOSSIP, NARCISSISM, HEDONISM, AND IRREVERENT SPEECH that comes w/ "social media". Should churches be using Facebook and Twittering to the world? Remember when Christians never would let children have their own phone at home?
Who thinks that Spurgeon, John Gill, or the Puritans would be using Facebook or Twittering each other publicly, for all to read? They were always careful what they sent to the Printing Press, and warned against indiscriminate socializing. "BE QUICK TO HEAR, SLOW TO SPEAK" should be a clue that saying everything you do, or think, is contrary to what scripture teaches, while a "fear of the Lord" is missing entirely as theological issues are discussed superficially and lightly. This is breeding a Pop Calvinism and furthering Pop Christianity, both worldly in lifestyle, "minding earthly things", even with religion mixed in.
Alice DelaRosa (6/20/2011)
from Grand Rapids, Michigan
“ Great Sermon! ” I think we are doing average, with getting the gospel out, but failing socially.
Humbled Dad (5/2/2011)
“ Techno-Christian: How's That Workin' for Ya? ” While divorce is unthinkable for the Amish, techno-Christians no longer bat an eye at the 50% divorce rate, even in the Church. When polling my wife and six young children a couple of years ago, I asked what they thought of my work-issued smart phone. My then six year-old answered: "Dad, you ignore us." Ouch. Perhaps we're ignoring the most important people in our lives -- our spouses and children. Is there any wonder why our techno-marriages are going to pot? Compared to the "1690 Bible-reading plowman," is this Tech Age a value-add to my family and me? In all honesty, who can say it is? Good message.
lady day (4/29/2011)
from Los Angeles CA
“ Great Sermon! ” although I might add, there WILL be more 'diseases' such as 'ADD' 'ADHD' etc since chidren aren't gettin outside and getting fresh air--boys need it especially since they get too squirmy in their seats. I've heard years ago, that some pastors would separate them and have the boys run a lap BEFORE they sat in their seats--it might clear the 'problem' up but who wants to do that?
lady day (4/29/2011)
from Los Angeles CA
“ Great Sermon! ” Thank You for putting this info out!! As far as facebook is concerned, it IS addictive! people in my family don't see each other in person anymore, they just remark on facebook. I have a stepdaughter in her 40s who is always on it (although my daughter doesn't use it as much)..girls are starting to have p0tty mouths worse than sailors--and they should be called gen txt instead of 'millienials'. Also, good websites to have are---netlingo.com and imhut. com if you want to find out what they are saying on cell phone---some codes---good ones like for Christian, also +- as well, 3 for heart, but bad ones like 420 for marijuana, lqr--and numbers 2=to, 4=for 8=gr8 or l8r--what is bad today is that cellphone companies don't have codes for parents of teens:(= they could be bullied even onto SUICIDE and we wouldn't even know what happened we need to PRAY for this--they may wait until enough parents lose their teens before they make the 'codes'
Kevin Swanson has served as elder and pastor of Reformation Church, OPC since its inception. Kevin was raised on the mission field in Japan in the 1960's and 1970's. Together with his wife Brenda, they are bringing up five children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord....
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