Dreamer, Philanthropist, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Devoted Girlfriend, Lover of all things pink, Child at heart, Avid scrapbooker, Wannabe photographer, Jet setter, Certified Nurse Assistant with an Associates Degree in Pre-Nursing. Emma is currently a Nursing Student living in the mid-west.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Facebook or Fakebook?

My thoughts on Christian life are confirmed daily on facebook.

I wonder, if Jesus had a facebook, what would it look like? Would there be a daily parable or bible verse? Probably not a verse because the majority of the Bible was written after he was long gone. Would it be full of insightful Jesusisms? Would he take prayer requests to take to the father? Who would he be friends with? what would his interests be? Would his profile be public or private?

These are things I think about everyday when I am bombarded with what I like to call "Jesus status updates." people who write bible verses in their status everyday, or who proclaim their love for the Lord and his good works in every available space on their profile. You know, the bible is their favorite book, all they listen too is praise and worship music and their home church is the only page they're a fan of.

I am in no way meaning to minimize these things, however I feel like Jesus meant to do so much more in his days on earth. I don't believe in boisterous religion or faith. I feel like it's such a sacred part of life. Yes, I do believe in sharing the faith with others but I don't think every breath you breathe should be laced with your beliefs.

I have found it to be so much more effective to just be myself, the way God made me, around new people. I believe God will present an open door for me to share my faith and beliefs with him or her when the time is right, if it's right at all.

So I pose the question..."Does your facebook reflect the true face of Jesus, or the facade?"

1 comment:

  1. Emma,

    This is an amazing post. I'm constantly irritated by the Jesus Status updates. So glad that I'm not alone. Love you Emma and your beautiful blog!

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