I have dabbled in that which I swore I never would. That formidable world called “Facebook”. I have tiptoed in with much trepidation. What would I discover lurking in the depths of this vast ocean of social media? To be honest I think that I am only splashing around in the shallows and that suits me just fine.
There is much to be commended about this platform. People do reach out to each other to encourage and inform. This is a positive thing and I am grateful for those who simply put one of those smiley faces on my words or live streamed services. So what’s not to like?
What saddens me on social media and the ‘other media’ is the posturing by a minority of folk to inflame anger or apportion blame. I find this disappointing, because it is often misinformed. Further it also amplifies some voices at the expense of the defenceless. But what is most scary of all, is that it seems that we are unable to disembark from this downward spiral of mutual antagonism.
To consciously choose to perpetuate an adversarial narrative at this distressing time, shifts our focus away from those who are most vulnerable in our society and perpetuates the illness of prejudice that is even more devastating, infectious and lingering than COVID 19 itself.
Our energies and prayers are more properly and appropriately directed to those who have no voice at this time and those whose work is devoted to saving their life.
Is it not clear that the childish retaliation of petulant words, cannot solve today's global problems? Sabre rattling, and witch hunting are not signs of greatness, but are admissions of defeat and by their very nature, political shenanigans must always fails us.