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#169 – Samuel James: 5 Ways the Internet Is Wrecking People’s Faith
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We often think of technology as morally neutral, but a closer examination shows that assumptions about the world and humanity are built into inventions like the internet. These "liturgies," or repeated patterns of formative behavior, shape us mentally and spiritually in ways that undermine God’s design for us.
Samuel James is author of the new book, Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age. In this conversation he highlights 5 ways the internet is rewiring our beliefs and lifestyles to be anti-biblical in nature.
In this episode:
• How Hidden Liturgies Shape Us
• The 5 Digital Liturgies
• How the Internet Is Pornographically Shaped
• Physicality and the Image of God
Resources Mentioned
• Digital Liturgies by Samuel D. James
• Subscribe to Samuel's newsletter
• How (Not) to Be Secular by James K.A. Smith
• Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman
• Strange New World by Carl Trueman
Original Release Date: 9/7/2023
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Manage episode 376352877 series 2251283
We often think of technology as morally neutral, but a closer examination shows that assumptions about the world and humanity are built into inventions like the internet. These "liturgies," or repeated patterns of formative behavior, shape us mentally and spiritually in ways that undermine God’s design for us.
Samuel James is author of the new book, Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age. In this conversation he highlights 5 ways the internet is rewiring our beliefs and lifestyles to be anti-biblical in nature.
In this episode:
• How Hidden Liturgies Shape Us
• The 5 Digital Liturgies
• How the Internet Is Pornographically Shaped
• Physicality and the Image of God
Resources Mentioned
• Digital Liturgies by Samuel D. James
• Subscribe to Samuel's newsletter
• How (Not) to Be Secular by James K.A. Smith
• Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman
• Strange New World by Carl Trueman
Original Release Date: 9/7/2023
Subscribe to Andrew's free weekly newsletter Disciple Notes.
Want to suggest a question for us to cover on the show? 👉 https://www.intotheharvest.org/contact
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Want to Help Us Grow?
- Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
- Share this episode on Facebook
- If you believe in what we’re doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter
The post #169 – Samuel James: 5 Ways the Internet Is Wrecking People’s Faith appeared first on Into the Harvest
300 episoade
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