In college I learned about monkeys in Japan. They were divided into a southern and a northern group, and depended on different staples for food. Some catastrophe in the south eliminated that food, so people brought them the kind of food their kin ate in the north. It was too foreign, and they wouldn't eat it. But! The young ones figured it out, and taught their mothers. The last ones to catch on were the most dominant males. Just sayin'
As a member of The Monastic Way I welcome your post. I am much older than you but so like your ability to express your idea of technology and ability to use it. Looking forward to seeing more posts.
While our brains cause us to be drawn into contemplation, we must not get lost in the words but remember that the answer is simple. We must follow Christ. Christ provides clarity. Follow His commands.
Technology is just another tool.....another means by which we can communicate. It can be used for good and it can be used for evil. Yes, it is ever-changing. But it's not unlike other new innovations that have been presented to society over the past centuries.
If time spent on electronic devices is drawing away from daily obligations.....obligations to the family, to work, to building our talents and growing in virtue.....then perhaps it is time to rethink and regroup. If it is used to help draw others to Christ, then it is probably serving a good purpose. Teach your children this message.
As a mother who has home schooled and used public and Catholic schools, I understand your dilemma all too well. Every time I get caught up in these internal dialogues, it always comes back full circle.
This is a lovely take on technology.
In college I learned about monkeys in Japan. They were divided into a southern and a northern group, and depended on different staples for food. Some catastrophe in the south eliminated that food, so people brought them the kind of food their kin ate in the north. It was too foreign, and they wouldn't eat it. But! The young ones figured it out, and taught their mothers. The last ones to catch on were the most dominant males. Just sayin'
As a member of The Monastic Way I welcome your post. I am much older than you but so like your ability to express your idea of technology and ability to use it. Looking forward to seeing more posts.
While our brains cause us to be drawn into contemplation, we must not get lost in the words but remember that the answer is simple. We must follow Christ. Christ provides clarity. Follow His commands.
Technology is just another tool.....another means by which we can communicate. It can be used for good and it can be used for evil. Yes, it is ever-changing. But it's not unlike other new innovations that have been presented to society over the past centuries.
If time spent on electronic devices is drawing away from daily obligations.....obligations to the family, to work, to building our talents and growing in virtue.....then perhaps it is time to rethink and regroup. If it is used to help draw others to Christ, then it is probably serving a good purpose. Teach your children this message.
As a mother who has home schooled and used public and Catholic schools, I understand your dilemma all too well. Every time I get caught up in these internal dialogues, it always comes back full circle.
Christ is our Light!