Face Book

[pippin4242]

Is Facebook a good thing or a suicide risk (quoting a certain English Archbishop)?

And why do I enjoy Face Book more than going to Church about it.

God Bless

 

[janny108]

I love the internet and have contact with family, friends, online "buddies" on forums and can research. That being said, I think it's easy to enjoy groups and forums more than things where you live. Why would you enjoy facebook more than going to church? Do you enjoy it?

I find when I'm in a good church I want other things less.

 

[freeport]

Is Facebook a good thing or a suicide risk (quoting a certain English Archbishop)?

And why do I enjoy Face Book more than going to Church about it.

God Bless

Depends on what one uses it for.

Some could fill such things with bad things, others with good.

Be careful not to throw out reasoning and judgment for any reason. The most common reason is 'for the crowd'. As Christians we have to judge matters for ourselves, for we have the Spirit of Christ.

 

[drich0150]

Face book, My space, etc.. are tools Like the bible or church are tools.. there are examples of people misquoting scripture and deeply perverting church to the point where not only leads to physical death of it's members, but spiritual death as well. The Branch Davidian's quickly come to mind. Although this is an extreme case, this is an example of people not only being used, but also of them using a tool to full fill what is in there hearts... Just like when some on uses face book or My space to cheat on a spouse. It's not the website that is inherently evil, but the heart of the person using it. With proper boundaries and a healthy respect of the dangers of getting too familiar with old acquaintances social networking sites can be a healthy part of your life.. Or it can lead to suicide. It all depends on you.

 

[heron]

Sometimes sermons are the speaker slapping themselves on the wrist for something that brought them down. What is harmful to one can be helpful to another. Imagine a bishop who sets up an account, then suddenly has a thousand people already linked because they wrote in their church affiliation. Some of these people are linked to less reputable activities, and it appears that he is involved in shady things.

I know people who use it professionally, and find it very useful for sharing information without soliciting.

With that said, I myself believe that it can get you in deep without being able to get out. The terms of agreement state that they will bot everything associated with your name and interests, and store that information. They own it once you have agreed, even if you quit.

That means ten years from now, people can still dig up what school you went to, who you used to date, where you used to shop, and your secret Doritos addictions. All chance of privacy is gone. And it risks the privacy of your friends.

The minute you sign up, it collects your mail address book from your computer, and looks for instances of those addresses. I signed up once, and immediately had connection with the nephew of an old friend I rarely write.

It is an amazing tool, a wonderful mode of communication, and a highly efficient vehicle to get things accomplished. But stay on your toes about how much information you put out there. It is far too intrusive.
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[andreha]

Is Facebook a good thing or a suicide risk (quoting a certain English Archbishop)?

And why do I enjoy Face Book more than going to Church about it.

God Bless

Facebook in itself is like fire. It can be used for good or evil. Why do you enjoy facebook morer than going to church? I think the answer is simple. We all need people to talk to and fellowship with, who are our peers. Some churches don't offer that (cell groups), some do, but people may get judged and rejected when trying to be part of it. That's why a lot of Christians try to fill this gap with something else - like Facebook. A proper cell group is a group of believers who share and fellowship together, joyfully serving the Lord. Going to church just isn't always enough, one needs the personal kind of fellowship of a cell group. Perhaps you can set up a Christian cell group on Facebook?

 

[Chris44]

no offence but I hate these social networking sites. I hear about them too much in the news.

 

[heron]

Tweet.

Facebook in itself is like fire.

Lol, what a perfect description.

We all need people to talk to and fellowship with, who are our peers

Just think of the reward we feel when we are affirmed by a little perk of attention. It's a little shot of endorphin (or whatever chemical) that makes us feel good. On a viral scale, we feel affirmed over and over.

In church, we sit still and focused on the front. I believe this was designed intentionally, to keep people's attention on God as much as possible.

Think of all the stray thoughts you might have in church -- I wonder if I'll get to talk to -x- after church. Oh look, -x- is here. What a great harmony I just sang -- too bad nobody heard it. Ooh, ooh, I know the answer to the pastor's question. These are cries for affirmation while buried in the crowd.

People can't wait to get out in the narthex and talk to people. I find that even in Charismatic services where expression is encouraged (reading scriptures, giving prophetic words), people are still grasping to be heard, and to interact. Yes, the Holy Spirit is working in the Charismatic services, but mixed in with the human spirit.

Whether it's a beneficial or selfish need within us, it's there. People need human contact. It seems tied in with the will to survive and progress.