Theology and new social media

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The New Media Project at Union Theological Seminary is a research project helping religious leaders become theologically savvy about technology. On July 11 the project released recommendations about the impact of social media on religious life and how to use social media to strengthen the church.

"Don't be too quick to blame new media for distraction or lack of spiritual discipline," says one recommendation. "Church leaders throughout the ages have exhorted (or harangued) the faithful to be more mindful, more contemplative, more engaged. New media may present new challenges to our multi-tasking, distracted minds, but it also brings new possibilities for connection, relationship, and presence across time and space. Think intentionally with your communities [of faith] about the spiritual disciplines you value and when and how new media enables or hinders them."

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Reposted with permission. Copyright @2012 New Media Project at Union Theological Seminary

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