This is the world we now live in.
So, then, what is the Church to do?
- My Church can be Googled, therefore it is?
- The scriptures can be Googled, therefore they are?
- God can be Googled, therefore He exists?
How about:
- We are friends on Facebook, therefore we are friends?
- You are in my Google Circle, therefore you are in my circle of friends?
- Our Church service is streamed online, therefore we are reaching the world?
Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
The line between reality and technology are blurred. It’s not a bad thing. Many relationships are birthed online, cultivated online, and kept online. This isn’t a bad thing. Technology isn’t the problem, it’s our mindset.
The Church can touch the world with a touch of a button, but the impression lasts much longer when the Church uses their bare hands, too.
The Church must use technology as a tool, not become a tool to technology.
What do you think?
[via High Definite]
Richard Littledale says
This is a great little post – thank you. As you can see – it has got me thinking: http://richardlittledale.wordpress.com/2011/07/21/i-am-us/
Eric Dye says
Thanks for the link, Richard. You added value. 🙂
Graham says
I like John Dyer’s recent take on this subject. The Theology of the Space Shuttle. –> http://donteatthefruit.com/2011/07/the-theology-of-the-space-shuttle/
Eric Dye says
Good read. Thanks for sharing, Graham!
Marcus Williamson says
We are the hands and feet of Jesus, not the keys and mouse ya know. Those are just extensions. Like some peeps hair but cooler (was that too weird a comment?)
Eric Dye says
No, Marcus. Not, too weird. I feel, ya.