First, let me share some theology. Theology is simply how we understand our lives in light of God's presence in our lives and the universe. To me, theology is not about winning an argument or being right, but living by affirmations that shape our way of looking at the world and our day-to-day behavior. You are a theologian whenever you pause long enough to reflect on the meaning of your life, especially its joys, sorrows, and challenges.
I believe that a Facebook theology is based on the following affirmations:
- We are all connected with one another in an intricate web of relationships.
- Each moment of our lives matters and is holy, whether I am blogging, commenting on what I ate for breakfast, sharing wisdom, or responding to a friend's status report.
- We can be transformed personally and socially by our relationships and our awareness of the holiness of life.
For the most part, the article is about how we act on Facebook, and not necessarily a theological appraisal of social networking. I do appreciate his point of view, though I continue to be skeptical of the benefits of Facebook. (Confession: I am experimenting with Twitter, and I've liked it so far.) My wife has begun to look at Facebook as a ministry opportunity. Most nights before she goes to bed, she scrolls through her friends' posts to see if anyone needs encouragement, a prayer, or a simply a Scripture passage. Which, if we and our students are going to use Facebook, it might as well be to love others.
What are some Christ-centered ways Facebook can be used?
