views on news

When we think of all the conflict going on around the world, we are totally dependent on the news agencies and blogsites to hear what is going on. Two challenges become immediately evident.

1. There is no agenda-free news any more (if there ever was)

You know your news will be slanted up front and so you just have to be familiar with the individual reporter/ paper/ blogsite/ station and translate what they are saying into as much accuracy as possible.

2. Sensationalist news is the rule, not the exception

Anything that happens bad will be greatly multiplied in its actual effect. Anything that happens good will be subtly handled. Now couple that with number 1 and you have an unrealistic view of reality.

What do you do?

Keep up with the news enough so you can pray specifically, realize the agenda news upfront, and follow this rule of thumb if you really want to understand reality:

Less news/ more Bible reading