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My Approach to Social Media Posting
Here are seven of my approaches to social media.
(1) I will *never* apologize for communicating a biblical mindset.
(2) I will seek to begin with Scriptural doctrine applied to life.
(3) My starting point will always be theological, then, sociological.
(4) I will speak to cultural-political issues across a wide spectrum, founded in and submissive to a biblical-theological position.
(5) I will be glad to engage with individuals and their thoughtful ideas in a venue which suits us both. I will be judiciously honest when we disagree. I will celebrate our agreements while clearly identifying our differences.
(6) I will seek to be irenic (peaceable) not polemic (combative) in my approach.
(7) Participating in verbal fights on social media is not my calling. Instead, I will care for wisdom (generous prudence), meekness (strength under control), and peace (not to be confused with weakness).
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Thanks for spending this minute with me, Dr. Mark Eckel.
Mark Eckel (MA English, ThM Old Testament, PhD Social Science Research) is Executive Director of the Center for Biblical Integration, Liberty University.
“Give Me a Minute” is an ongoing effort to simply, clearly, and quickly explain aspects of true Truth. [First published at MarkEckel.com]
Gratitude, as always, to my longtime friend, videographer, and tech guru Josh for his continued service.
From: https://markeckel.com/2021/01/16/how-i-communicate-on-social-media/
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Thanks as always, Dr. Eckel. Like many others, I seldom comment, but I do read your posts with interest and respect.
@garymcvey gratitude for your good word here and for your encouragement.
The older I get the more these two things seem to overlap.
Yes, NTLDR (not too long, did read). I always receive something worthwhile for the time spent.
Gratitude @kcvolunteer !
While I understand your point regarding social media vice an individual, I think I have a different starting point for both.
For social media, I will first ask God for his wisdom regarding the topic.
If I am engaging with an individual, I will first ask God to guide me in the discussion. Second, I will seek to understand that person. That is the beginning of love thy neighbor.
The rest of your seven points follow then in order.