Current Event 6

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/09/wired-church-technology_n_1139551.html

Many churches are adopting technology as a part of their normal service. Many pastors now use digital formats of their weekly program instead of paper handouts which has resulted in some congregations reducing their need for printed paper by 2 million sheets per year. "Hashtag" blank is now often used during sermons. The congregation is encouraged to tweet the about the lessons they hear. There are now even specially made pulpits, built in iPad slots, be constructed for these churches. While for many, these changes are beneficial and ease the learning of the doctrine. For others though who are too poor to afford the technology, start to feel excluded. Trying to guess, what is the fair amount of technology to use, does not have an easy answer. What percent of the members can be left behind to increase the immersion of younger generations? How much money is reasonable to spend in order to include members who won’t change from their traditional ways? Although there is no law or strong religious belief against advancing the technology use in churches, the way it is done must be done carefully in order to be ethical. These churches should provide basic means of participating even for those without expensive electronic devices. In addition, I believe they should have available the basic technical training needed to fully participate during church for those members who are not technologically minded. With these essential needs met, segregation in congregations can be avoided.