Politics During Lent
In this time of Lent, Christians engage in some form of contrition, penitence, benevolence, and sacrifice to contemplate the heavy burden borne by Jesus as the ultimate act of love and forgiveness for mankind. Perhaps, at this time, it is worthwhile to further contemplate whether we have received this gift with grace and taken up the corollary responsibility to LOVE our neighbors as ourselves. The Internet and social media have indulged our ingrained desire for immediate gratification. Likes. Comments. Views. Emojis. Presumably, these token contrivances serve as virtual fast food to quench our craving for external affirmation. Unfortunately, these technologies introduce the other side of the coin as well. Dislikes. Angry replies. Inflammatory remarks. Trolling. Online bullying. If you seek external validation, you have already given away the power over your attention, your focus, your self-worth, your mood, and your...