How should Christians think and act towards new technology? Pastor Steve breaks down some history of technology and how different Christians in the church have handled it.

So should Christians steer clear of any new tech or is there a more nuanced approach for us to take? Find out in today's episode of Grounded!

(1.) Christians Before us Have Used Tech - Travel, writing, transmission (Paul - Acts 27, 1440 Gutenberg, 1844 Morse)

(2.) Downsides to Tech - Changes and affects the message (1967 McLuhan - The Medium is the Massage, 1985 Postman - Amusing Ourselves to Death)

(a) Online service not as good quality as in person

(b) Temptation for Christians to stay home

(3.) Upsides to Tech -

(a) Remote access for those who can't attend

(b) Helps to gather new guests

(4.) Online Campus - Falls short of how the Bible describes us doing Church

(5.) Metaverse - VR Church, should this be considered? (Carrie Newhoff, LifeChurch)

(6.) Review:

So that’s it for today, church and modern tech.

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