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JD Flynn's avatar

Hello all! As we continue to discuss this apostolic visitation, may I remind you of the comment policy here at The Pillar: Christian charity.

I believe that we can discuss substantive issues candidly and frankly, with real disagreement and engagement, while modeling at the same time charity for both our interlocutors and those whom we are discussing. I expect that of Pillar subscribers, actually.

Thank you!

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Michael L's avatar

I’m becoming convinced that nothing good comes of priests and bishops becoming big social media stars. And I think this cuts across ideological lines in the church. Whether it’s Fr Martin or Bishop Strickland. The nature of social media, the “hot take” culture, the desire to get likes and retweets, the fact that almost nobody views the comments of others charitably, none of it is conducive to spreading the gospel in my opinion.

I know we’ve got to be where the people are but I think this is a real challenge for the church. I’m not sure what the answer is but I really believe that all these social media influencer clergymen guys would be better off if they’d take a lengthy sabbatical from social media.

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