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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

Stories

Tiny bubbles….

I’m giving homemade carbonated water another try.

2d ago

A SodaStream machine being used. A hand is pushing down on the top of the machine, and a jet of bubbles is streaming into water in a bottle. On either side of the machine are bottles of flavoring syrups — “Dr. Pete” on the left, Pepsi Zero Sugar on the right.

2d ago

It’s the end of the church year as we know it (and I feel fine)

Caney Spring United Methodist Church, November 24, 2024

Nov 24

A photo of a cover of the paperback book “The Late Great Planet Earth,” by Hal Lindsey, from the 1970s.

Nov 24

My Swoveralls story continues

The founder responsible for my favorite pieces of clothing called me today…

Nov 7

The author, John Carney, wearing donut-print Swoveralls, walking through an inflatable arch at the end of the Rutherford County Walk To End Alzheimer’s on Nov. 2, 2024.

Nov 7

‘Wherever you go, I will go’

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

Nov 3

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.

Nov 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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