(Anti) Social Media

Who would have thought a few years ago that today, blogging would be considered a great intellectual exercise…in comparison to the complex ideas we now try to discuss in 280 characters or less?The ugliness of Christians belittling other Christians on social media can be disheartening, indeed. But is there any salvageable reason for keeping a Twitter or Facebook account? The trio comes out to discuss the topic, among others. Our spin-killers touch on the self-promotion of failed ministers who left wreckage behind them, and are now capitalizing on their comeback stories of “grace and redemption.” How have Christians come to ignore the biblical qualifications of church leaders where a ‘Christian celebrity’ is concerned?Show NotesNeil Shenvi on TwitterRobert GeorgeThe book of James talks much about what the Christian speech should and should not be like, so we’re giving away The Message of James—part of The Bible Speaks Today series by Alec Motyer. Register for the opportunity to win a copy. They’re a generous gift from our friends at IVP.