Today I began reading John Stott’s excellent book, Between Two Worlds. Stott, writing in 1982, has proved himself to be a most accurate prophet when he made a prediction about human relationships and technology by the year 2000. He writes:
It is difficult to imagine the world in the year A.D. 2000, by which time versatile micro-processors are likely to be as common as simply calculators are today. We should certainly welcome the fact that the silicon chip will transcend human brain power…Much less welcome will be the probable reduction of human contact as the new electronic network renders personal relationships ever less necessary. In such a dehumanized society the fellowship of the local church will become increasingly important, whose members meet one another, and talk and listen to one another in person rather than on screen. In this human context of mutual love the speaking and hearing of the Word of God is also likely to become more necessary for the preservation of our humanness, not less. (p. 69)
The very fact that you are reading these words on a blog, rather than discussing them over coffee with me, is proof that Stott’s prediction has come to pass. So yes, keep blogging away, but join me in making extra efforts to change and re-introduce the human touch to the way we communicate with others.
well if Mr. Tink would bring his carcass up here, I’d be glad to discuss over warm beverages
“An interesting observation indeed” I’d start…
This year Christmas is in HSV. T’giving in DC. Ahhh, the married life. und du?
Thanksgiving in IN, Christmas in HSV. Let’s definitely get together over some cider, eggnog, or perhaps some hot English tea.
Drew,
Nice candle…are you ‘emerging’?
Ha. No, I’m illustrating the light of the gospel, my dear friend!