After viewing our assigned videos, I experienced a range of emotions and thoughts that affected me on different levels. These emotional responses ranged from expressions of apathetic dissonance to enthusiastic nods of agreement. What I discovered was a developing themes of human expression that equated to unfulfilled needs and/or voids. Therefore, I will attempt to engage and discuss the eight video’s assigned for Evangelism, Photography and Social Media class. I will analyze the attempted message of each video based on the developing theme of “ the four unmet human needs” first through a theological lens, then as a sociological issue, and finally how each video raised conversations about these issues. I believe that the theological concern surrounding social media is its attempt to fulfill “the four human needs.” Maslow has seven, there are eight dimensions of wellness, however I will only concentrate on four as it refers to the world of social media, “The intellectual, the physical, the social, the spiritual, and sometimes the emotional.” I will not elaborate on the emotional, as I feel it is a transitional response dependent upon how the other needs are met.
Theologically
Theologically and theoretically, Jesus was a trailblazer in human development. Luke 2:52 explains it best, “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with people.” Jesus had a value-based (as in human values), need-centric and emotion-driven approach, making
Social media is “forms of electronic communication (as websites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content (as videos)” (Merriam Webster). When it is put that way, social media sounds like a good thing and some people would agree with that, while others think it is taking over the world in a negative way. Because of these opposing views, social media and the use of it has become controversial. On one hand, there are people that believe social media helps to better connect people. For example, in a TED Talks video, Megan Phelps Roper spoke of her experience growing up in the Westboro Baptist Church, a small extremist religious group
As much as social media has managed to ruin our society, it plays a positive role for the public as well. Social media allowed people to use their networks as a form of reaching out to old friends and family across the world. With America being known as the melting pot of the world, our society has several people with family on the other side of the Earth. With social media in effect, this permits people to stay in touch with long lost loved ones and keep ties tight. Not only has it sanctioned friends and family to keep in touches but has granted people to relocate birth parents and unknown family members as well. Yes, social media has failed our society greatly but there is always a rainbow somewhere after a rainy day. Social media can play a positive role by bringing people back together.
Social media has taken the world by storm. In the article “When Your Smartphone Is Too Smart for Your Own Good: How Social Media Alters Human Relationships” by Lori Ann Wagner, a researched survey found that 73% of adults online use some type of social networking platform, while 42% use multiple platforms. With social media being seen and used by so many people, is there a problem with it influencing and affecting humans in some sort of way? Many people would argue yes to social media negatively affecting humans, while others disagree to that idea. Social media is seen mostly affecting social relationships between people. Social media should not be used as one’s primary social outlet as it inhibits natural social skills, interferes with face-to-face relationships, and provides empty social connections.
When analyzing the role of social media in American society, several questions come to mind. What is social media and are these social media and networking sites helpful to the people of America; can these sites be used to enhance or do they intrude in the relationships people have with others, and can they be integrated into their daily lives successfully. As the world becomes more and more technology friendly, the internet has transformed into a place that nearly everyone can go to get away. With the constant click of a mouse for some is all it takes to relieve the stress of their day.
Social Media is a thriving popular platform. Many people use it; including businesses, schools, radio stations and churches. The platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat have become so popular many Christians are participants. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat are social media platforms, which people can communicate, invite others to events, message individuals and post pictures. Christians and churches use the social media platforms in order to spread the word and biblical knowledge. Christians are able to reach audiences such as Generation Y and millennials. Christians should use social media in order to share service announcements, videos and uplifting quotes. Social media can be cathartic for people, who are experiencing
Throughout history, there is a copious amount of notable figures who were able to change the world around them. Jesus Christ, after his crucifixion, left an imprint on the human race with the establishment of Christianity and the spread of his beliefs through his followers. His accomplishments that were recorded in the Gospels will continue through the ages, spreading his wisdom and way of thinking. Even though it would beneficial for believers to truly fathom his significance to history and the human soul, challenges ascend that hold its effectiveness back.
I believe that there are “right” and “wrong” ways to use social media. It can be a wonderful thing, and I’ve been known to use it every day. It’s a way to catch up with friends I haven’t seen in a while, a place to find information, etc. However,
Social media can be seen from completely different aspects and points of views. A major role in these different opinions plays mostly the age of the beholder, because social media made an enormous change in the last 50 years. One very important aspect in our today’s society is to get as many information as possible in a very short time period ("Impacts of social media”) Through social media and especially social networks such as twitter and Facebook, the information gets spread extremely fast. There are for example reporters who search on those networks to get information for their news and articles. (“Impacts
Jesus emerges as a figure of great authorative power due to being the Son of God. His teachings were seen as revolutionary and with his power, he is allowed to perform various miracles and have many Jewish leaders question everything that they knew about their religion. Since he knew he would only be here for a short time, he came off as very urgent and maybe even impatient with many individuals, including his own disciples. He was a man who had a mission and was preparing to sacrifice his life for it. This all culminates in a humble, yet passionate leader who tries to instill everything he believes in into every individual he encounters, even if it at times lacks complete warmth that one may attribute to Jesus of
In addition, Jesus helped everyone with both sexes and all classes of society. He taught people everywhere from the lakeshore and in open fields. He used the stories, parables, and simple ways to make his listeners could see the bright lights. He helped the poor and the weak people with hope in their life. In other words, he taught people learn to live with sharing and loving
Have you ever wondered how big of an impact JESUS had on the world? Many people heard of Jesus but not everybody knows just how large of an effect his life on Earth had on the world. Jesus Christ was motivated to struggle for change for the people that he lead, and teaching them to love their enemy as and to pray for them as much as they can, eventually became the figurehead of Christianity.
Recently, people are now discussing how social media changes our life, whether it is good or bad. Some of them think that social media is a kind of fad because of its rapid development. Others think that it is really useful and makes our life easier than before.
The social media is one of the most common ways of communication and pretty much of knowing anything and everything around the world these days, and it is growing very rapidly. It changes and affects each person in a different way, or ways. Some may argue that social media has a bad influence on children and young adults, and that it negatively effects their brains, character, or personalities, while most people see that the social media has a more positive effect on them than a negative one. Moreover, social media has helped many people around the world to connect, or re-connect, with each other, easily. Social media is basically the new way of keeping in touch with everything and everyone, and of even strengthening bonds between each
Social media is any website that allows social interaction. Social media is growing rapidly throughout the world. More adults and teenagers are joining sites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter to interact with friends, family, and strangers. The introduction of social media has changed the world in many ways. It affects each individual in different ways. Today it can be used as a very helpful tool in changing a person’s life, but at the same time cause such conflicts which can negatively impact a person. While there are some negatives associated with social media, the positives in communication all around, has made the world stronger and a better place to live in.
As social media has taken over our life, it has also generated new impacts on our life. It has influenced our society greatly, and hopefully it is more positive than