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So you say you want a Revolution?
10:47 AM
It has been almost a year since my last post. I'm quite sure by now only a select few even have this site in their favorites at this point. I have felt the urge to blog recently about a particular subject. Then my wife created her blog http://www.tracyandreassen.blogspot.com/ and that sealed the deal!
I have noticed recently that a resurgence of spirituality is occuring....on Facebook. I find this interesting because most of the people that post spiritual comments are not what I would consider openly "spiritual". Not that they are amoral or aspiritual even but that they don't talk about it in their daily lives.
I suppose Facebook, like blogging, gives you an avenue to speak through a separate voice. One that represents you but isn't necessarily "you". A quick Bible text or a quick comment about God can achieve you a couple things. One, those that are not religious will ignore it. Two, you can get a couple "John Doe likes this" thumbs ups! How cool is that? It promotes a spiritual agenda and others can agree with you via a thumbs up. Thus perpetuating the cycle. Others that are neither vocally religious or outwardly preachy can take part in this phenomena.
The question as to why the spiritual resurgence though? Is it because there is a Democrat in office and I know a lot of republicans? Is it because my friends are frequently in their mid 20's and that is a common age for spiritual resurgence? Perhaps it is just the common acceptance of having your "voice" in the form of a Facebook comment. Probably it is a combination of the above.
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November 30, 2009 at 12:29 PM
I say it's part of everyone's search for truth. Facebook give people an avenue where one can bounce ideas off others around themselves. I don't think it's so much a need for affirmation on a particular thought or idea either. I think it's more of a need to understand the uncertain by way of gathering information from other brains. Many people don't feel comfortable asking these questions in day to day conversations, but feel a freedom in broaching such things from a "safe" and somewhat untouchable place like the internet.
November 30, 2009 at 12:44 PM
I agree with you. Except they aren't asking for feedback, it's just statements. I do agree with your premise of the "safeness" of the internet and the desire to not talk about it in person. Thus my statement about Facebook giving a "voice" that represents you without actually being you.