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John I. Carney

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Dislike: Faith and Dialogue In The Age of Social Media

Dislike: Faith and Dialogue In The Age of Social Media

A faith-based look at the way we abuse social media and how it distorts conversations about faith, facts and policy.

2020

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John I. Carney

‘Wherever you go, I will go’

Turkey Creek United Methodist Church and Wesley Heights United Methodist Church, Nov. 5, 2024

3d ago

A painting of Naomi and Ruth. Ruth has her hight hand on Naomi’s shoulder and is holding Naomi’s right hand with her left hand. Naomi is caressing the back of Ruth’s neck with her left hand.

3d ago

John I. Carney

Puttin’ on the Style[book]

A spur-of-the-moment purchase connects me to my former career.

Oct 14

The author, John Carney, holding a spiral-bound 2024–26 Associated Press Stylebook.

Oct 14

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Hoist by his own petard

Friendship United Methodist and Marble Hill United Methodist churches, Sept. 29, 2024

Sep 29

A drawing of a man lighting a small bomb called a petard in an attempt to blast open a castle door.

Sep 29

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Servant Leadership

Friendship United Methodist and Marble Hill United Methodist churches, Sept. 22, 2024

Sep 22

A closeup photo of former President Jimmy Carter, at a work site, wearing a neckerchief and baseball cap.

Sep 22

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Asking for wisdom

Turkey Creek United Methodist Church and Wesley Heights United Methodist Church, August 18, 2024

Aug 18

Oversized model of a pencil lying on the floor in front of a museum display case.

Aug 18

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Go, and whine no more

Stop clicking the “share” button for self-righteous complaints, and start actually spreading some Good News.

Aug 1

Go, and whine no more

Aug 1

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Barley bread and fermented fish

Normandy United Methodist Church, July 28, 2024

Jul 28

Several people at a workstation at a Rise Against Hunger packing event. A young man is pouring soy protein through a funnel into a plastic bag, being held by a woman. All three are wearing hairnets.

Jul 28

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Forty Winks

First United Methodist Church, Shelbyville, Tennessee, July 21, 2024

Jul 21

A painting of Jesus instructing the disciples to rest. Jesus stands among them, in white, as they lie on the ground around him.

Jul 21

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Don’t cut the mustard; be the mustard

First United Methodist Church, McMinnville, Tenn., June 16, 2024

Jun 16

Photo of jar of French’s classic yellow mustard.

Jun 16

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Quesa-don’t

Sorry, KFC. Better luck next time.

Jun 13

Photo of one wedge of a KFC quesadilla

Jun 13

John I. Carney

John I. Carney

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Author of “Dislike: Faith and Dialogue in the Age of Social Media,” available at http://www.lakeneuron.com/dislike

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