What I find funny is the Facebook analogy he made in his OP. I've had that conversation with my mom. But, here's the thing:
1. Her concerns aren't completely off-base. Facebook and other social media sites are a security risk. There is a lot of drama that happens on there. A lot of it is pointless.
2. Even though I can educate her enough on how to be more safe and avoid the BS, I see no reason to do so. Her life isn't going to be impacted in any appreciable way if she learns about Facebook. Her remaining family, outside of a handful, all live in this state. Even then, she regularly talks to who she wants to talk to on the phone. While she doesn't see her grandkids as much as she'd like, her being a FB friend of my brother wouldn't actually address that, and seeing pictures of them without them being here would only make her want to see them more, exacerbating the issue.
Moreover, she doesn't want to learn more about Facebook. She's perfectly content with her surface knowledge of it and the dislike that stems from it. And I'm fine with that. I have no emotional stake in her learning/not learning about it.
So, when Drich makes his weak rhetorical jab, he refuses to answer two important questions:
1. Are we completely off-base with our criticisms? I'd say no, he'd say yes, so whatever.
2. What's the purpose behind learning more about Christianity? My mom doesn't want/need to learn the mechanics of operating Facebook - even though she's beyond qualified - because it doesn't serve a purpose for her. It doesn't give her anything she can't get elsewhere, and in better quality (connection with family online vs. on the phone/in person).
We have no need for a god, any god. So, what's the purpose - why should we care - about learning about Paul and Romans?
1. Her concerns aren't completely off-base. Facebook and other social media sites are a security risk. There is a lot of drama that happens on there. A lot of it is pointless.
2. Even though I can educate her enough on how to be more safe and avoid the BS, I see no reason to do so. Her life isn't going to be impacted in any appreciable way if she learns about Facebook. Her remaining family, outside of a handful, all live in this state. Even then, she regularly talks to who she wants to talk to on the phone. While she doesn't see her grandkids as much as she'd like, her being a FB friend of my brother wouldn't actually address that, and seeing pictures of them without them being here would only make her want to see them more, exacerbating the issue.
Moreover, she doesn't want to learn more about Facebook. She's perfectly content with her surface knowledge of it and the dislike that stems from it. And I'm fine with that. I have no emotional stake in her learning/not learning about it.
So, when Drich makes his weak rhetorical jab, he refuses to answer two important questions:
1. Are we completely off-base with our criticisms? I'd say no, he'd say yes, so whatever.
2. What's the purpose behind learning more about Christianity? My mom doesn't want/need to learn the mechanics of operating Facebook - even though she's beyond qualified - because it doesn't serve a purpose for her. It doesn't give her anything she can't get elsewhere, and in better quality (connection with family online vs. on the phone/in person).
We have no need for a god, any god. So, what's the purpose - why should we care - about learning about Paul and Romans?
"I was thirsty for everything, but blood wasn't my style" - Live, "Voodoo Lady"
