There was a time when access to platforms for sharing ideas was simply called “conversation” and was generally conducted inter-personally and only involved those in the room or potentially within earshot, but even under those perimeters, gossip and rumors still gained legs. Then before you know it we heard an electronic startup rhythm featuring a series of unique ding, dings, pong, pongs, and chirps followed by “You’ve got mail” lending to the rise of digital platforms and “keyboard warriors” which has made it easier for endless voices to share their perspectives and unsubstantiated opinions. This shift opened up an entirely new landscape where a vast amount of content is generated, biased or skewed which makes distinguishing between well-supported information and personal viewpoints challenging. All it takes is a properly positioned cell phone angle from a viral video hopeful or an AI generated pic to get an audience and like a global pandemic the digital debate, “head-stories” and division amongst viewers begins– and there you have it, more and more “informed” opinions, like minions who take the bait and the division amongst gender, race, social norms, political polarizations and disparities grow…..and along with it goes common sense.
Matthew 22:37-39 “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. The second is like it, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for others].’
There is a reason that these commandments are considered the “greatest” and it is truly evident in the world around us that there is an absence of this type of love. Be less of a minion and more of the change that the world needs!