why I hate facebook!! Facebook has apparently changed the way we communicate. First things first: Please note, this isnt an discussion about what shouldnt be discussed on Facebook. Your voice your page your opinion or your perception. All of these topics are worthy of interesting conversation, and social media can be a helpful platform or judging/preaching for just that purpose. This is a list of things that arent worth arguing over on Facebook. When a social media conversation devolves into a fight, its generally advisable to be the bigger person, or inform the dissenter that youd love to continue the debate in person at some other time. Maybe face to face..I get anxious when I see friends fighting/arguing why because I believe no one is right or wrong, we all should have a voice and an opinion that is our right to speak and not be silenced but sometimes it goes past that and it is not healthy. The political discussion may seem like a great place to inject reason and clarity, when posting an opinion might only stir the pot of dissension. Engaging in “media activism” by sharing the social justice cause du jour isnt always the best way to help effect change. Political discussions can offer the potential for mutual understanding. However, if the debating has devolved into a heated argument, you might want to restrain yourself from getting tangled into the discussion.Arguments are an entirely different , than a friendly discussion, because by the time any debate reaches the argument stage, no one cares to play fairly or to attempt to reach an understanding.If you see people lobbing insults and attacks like grenades in the comment section, don’t engage. Also ... don’t be that person. You run the risk of alienating people who would otherwise respect your opinions. A nuanced political stance can be shared on Facebook outside of entering the argument of another. Back it up with the best facts you have and treat people who carry alternate opinions with respect. And unfortunately, nuanced opinions arent likely to gain much respect from people entrenched in their beliefs. . They are essentially a log of angry rants by people deeply rooted in their own beliefs, possibly flawed or angst-driven rationale. Is it always wrong to speak about religion on social media? No, it’s not. But before entering such a conversation, remember to whom you are speaking—and to what end. Keep in mind that many people lose interest in what you’re saying when you spout “Christianese” or paste walls of scripture text at them. The Gospel defends itself... When a religious and a non-religious person square off on Facebook, it’s usually not very pretty. There is such a difference in each person’s philosophical groundwork that not much fruit is likely to develop from the discussion. It speaks well of your faith to be courteous and to know your own limits, so you’ll know when to to shut up. Oh, and please, please don’t ever be passive-aggressive. Using such comments as “Well, you’re not a Christian so I don’t expect you to understand” is absolutely demeaning to the other party. Finally, keep in mind that even when you’re discussing these issues with other Christians, they may not always be in the same place you are in their relationship with Christ. Remember to encourage and edify rather than patronize that person.While Facebook and other social media outlets are a great place to gather people to a cause, sometimes the old adage “actions speak louder than words” is preferable. Pressing “like” is far easier than donating or even serving. Jesus said, “But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing” (Matt. 6:3). This one can be a doozy, because we do want to come to the aid of our friends. However, if its a personal argument between two people, let it stay that way. People have a flair for drama, especially on social media, where theyre not required to talk face-to-face. They say things they dont mean, and they often say what they do simply to get a reaction.Try and think, is it your place to step in? What does stepping in actually contribute? What if you only have one side of the story? If there are other ways you can help the situation, it’s probably best to do that outside of social media. It’s important to remember that in many of these situations, prayer is the most effective tool. The Bible says our tongue is like a small blaze that can cause forest fires if we don’t keep it checked (James 3:5). Asking God for the wisdom to know when it’s right to speak up will help you in bridling the tongue. “Blessed are the peacemakers,” Christ said in His Sermon on the Mount. If theres one place where youll find a relative dearth of peacemakers, its on Facebook. Make it a point to be the exception.
Posted on: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 12:36:33 +0000
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