Becoming #DigitalChristians is a class exploring the relationship Christianity has with Technology: how we got here, how it's changed us, and what we should be doing in the future.
Episode 1: Ground Rules
We'll discuss what this class is, where it's going, and how your teacher is uniquely un-qualified to teach.
6. #DIGITALCHRISTIANS
“All the believers were together and had everything in
common. They sold property and possessions to give to
anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet
together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes
and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God
and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to
their number daily those who were being saved.”
Acts 2:44 - 47
EPISODE 1: GROUND RULES 6
7. #DIGITALCHRISTIANSEPISODE 1: GROUND RULES
WHY THE TEMPLE COURTS??
▸ Old Testament ways were
put to death with Christ
▸ Home of the exact same
people who “killed” Jesus
▸ Building a coup in front of
the king
▸ Is this where to find new
converts?
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TODAY’S TEMPLE COURTS
▸ 87% of the United States
has internet access
▸ 1/7th of humanity is on
Facebook at least once a
month.
▸ 56% of Americans have a
social media profile
▸ 55% of Americans 45-54
have a social media profile
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18. #DIGITALCHRISTIANSEPISODE 1: GROUND RULES
BEGINNINGS
BIASES
BEHAVIORS
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In this class, we’ll discuss three major themes
How Christianity and Technology created the relationship they have today
How Technology changes our paradigm, particularly related to Christianity
What we should be doing, and why we should be doing it
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Think of me like an astronaut. I’ve been to the planet of Digital and I
can speak the language. My job is to translate that to you. Here are
some places I’ve visited:
44. #DIGITALCHRISTIANSEPISODE 1: THE THREE LEAPS
PAPER
TELEVISION
INTERNET
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Next week, we’ll talk about the three technological leaps that have
impacted Christianity the most: