"Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind."
- Albert Einstein
As a Christian, I have always been taught to "live in the world, but not of the world." It is important to not conform to the weaknesses of the world around us. The Epistle of James teaches that a "true Christian" remains "unspotted from the world" (James 1:27). To keep ourselves unspotted, however, it is not necessary to shun science and technology. God's work and glory is to "bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man" (Moses 1:39), and He will use a variety of means to complete His work. While technologies such as television and the internet can be used to transmit smut and filth into our homes, they can also be used to broadcast the words of God's servants to the world. God also uses the internet to help people connect with their families and their ancestors, thus fulfilling the prophecy of Elijah (see Malachi 4:5-6). Technology is not of itself good or bad; it is how we use it that makes it one or the other.
It is very true. This is shown by the church is increasing use of social media to spread the gospel. It can be used to bring about much good!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking of the new edition of the scriptures that have just come out. While we have to wait until August(?) to get the hard copies, the digital versions are already available. To me, that tells me that the Church is trying to emphasize the use of technology for our benefit.
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