I’m typing this from a computer, so I’m obviously not opposed to all of technology. But I don’t believe that having a computer (or my iPhone) has made me a better Christian.

Nor do I not see a place for such technologies. But just like having a dishwasher in my home allows for some things (in theory, more free time to ‘important’ things), it takes away others. Like my children don’t REALLY know how to wash dishes that well. And, we miss valuable family time, working alongside one another. And, we had to pay for the thing – which costs me work.

And calling the statement naive, David, isn’t saying that I think you’re naive (in every way, all of the time). It may well be this is the only naive thing you’ve ever said.

There is a lot of thinking – not just Christian, by the way – which is highly skeptical of the “technology is always making our life better” mantra that we here by marketing gurus (and parroted by many in the church).

If I think the statement “My iPhone has made me a better Christian” is naive, it’s not an assault on your character. If it were, could a Christian ever use the word of anyone or anything? I’m simply not at all convinced. Especially when long-range consequences (something, ironically, not reinforced with most electronic technologies today) are considered.

Matt