‘The Bible Says So’ isn’t particularly compelling on its own. But it’s useful for Christians seeking to understand cultural currents as we communicate the unchanging gospel to a new generation.
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Media theorist Marshall McLuhan argued that “the medium is the message.” As a teacher, I feel this daily. Given the choice between a lecture and a YouTube video, which one will help me present the content best? Do I read my students a quote from a book or show them a meme? Which one will have pedagogical power?
I use a wide range of media in my classroom. But I’m always aware that the way I’m communicating is just as important as the content itself. As people increasingly get their theological information from nontraditional sources like social media, we need to be aware of the ways those media forms can mask logical flaws and make truth less palatable.
