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It is no secret that as the years go on, we are delving deeper and deeper into a world consumed and run by technology and social media. What used to be a an odd visit to a bebo account led to after school conversations on MSN. We now rely on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to peer into someone’ s life and our perspective of somebody can be based largely on what is shown on their social media profiles. We are able to feel as though we know someone inside out without even meeting them face to face. Technology is developing at an alarming rate, we can now play games and actually feel as though we are there, immersive gaming is on the rise and maybe Christians should question whether this is what God wanted for us? We are not made to be distracted from reality, we are created to embrace, lead and love people. How is this possible when we are now able to hide miles away from reality and immerse ourselves in a man made facade?
Should we as a generation be fearing for our future? Is it time for us to take off the masks we have painted and face true reality? We seem to be living in an anxious society yearning
Social Media- S for affirmation from one another, embellishing our lives with likes, views and followers. We are growing into a generation which creates a product out of ourselves, we rely on being fed by affirmation from a lost shallow generation. It may be time to slow down on the social media ladder and actually breathe and know that we are seen, we are noticed, we are loved. We are children of a God who sees our needs and desires. A God who will give us above and beyond what social
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As a 21 year old digital journalist student and amateur photographer I am consistently surrounded by social media and the digital world. However, I have been blessed with a curious mind which wants to constantly question our path as a generation. I am someone who loves to share my life on instagram, I love to laugh at the random videos I scroll across on my facebook feed, also with friends across the planet. Social media gives me an easy access tool into their lives. I am very aware of the positives of social media and technology; social media could be seen as a tool to enhance the kingdom of God. If the world shifted their perspective to a place of encouragement everything could change. In some ways it already has which is so great to see. I love seeing pastors encourage each other on
instagram, I love to see accounts created to share the gospel and speak truths over darkness. My fear is the fakeness. We post to show what we want people to see, we show the glamour, the parties, the friendships. We never seem to let people into the cracks or crevasses of our lives. This creates a pressure to have an‘ insta worthy’ life.
Recently, the new popular series‘ Black Mirror’ was released. This series is set on the harrowing future of social media and technology. It gives a terrifying insight