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Why Christians Should Delete Social Media

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Started September 25, 2026

Social media is bad for you. It’s bad for the world, for politics, for young people. In fact, it’s bad for everybody, at every level, and no platform is exempt: not Facebook, not X, not Instagram or TikTok or Bluesky. Nor is there some edifying version of social media in the offing. (I’m looking at Read more. The post Why Christians Should Delete Social Media appeared first on Christianity Today

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
Social media often amplifies divisive rhetoric that contradicts the teachings of Christ.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
No Christian platform alternative will emerge unless significant numbers of users commit to leaving extractive networks.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
If social media platforms will not meaningfully change their addictive design, Christians should withdraw their participation rather than hope to use them better.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
The Christian message can be effectively communicated through social media if used responsibly.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
Christians should regularly examine whether their social media use aligns with their stated values and spiritual priorities.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
Christians should consider the role of social media in their witness and testimony to others.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
Social media can foster connections that strengthen Christian fellowship across distances.
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Deleting social media can lead to a more meaningful and authentic Christian community.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
Christians should critically assess the impact of social media on their spiritual lives before deciding to delete their accounts.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 25, 2026
Christians should embrace social media as a tool for evangelism and community building.
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