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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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A countertop miracle

Fresh, hot bread, in three hours, with minimal effort, and your home smells incredible. What’s not to like?

3d ago

Bread maker, with door open, revealing a freshly-baked loaf in the pan.

3d ago

A wee little man was he … or was he?

Undelivered sermon, Nov. 2, 2025

Nov 3

A painting of Zacchaeus, seen from behind perching on the limb of a sycamore tree, looking down at the approaching Jesus.

Nov 3

Eulogy for my father

Delivered October 31, 2025, at Hillcrest Funeral Home in Shelbyville, Tennessee

Oct 31

The author, John Carney, posing next to his father, Jack Carney. Both are casually dressed.

Oct 31

God is not a Coke machine

First United Methodist Church, Shelbyville, Tenn., October 12, 2025

Oct 12

Photo of a Coca-Cola vending machine against a white backdrop.

Oct 12

The cost of the Gospel

Undelivered sermon, Oct. 5, 2025

Oct 5

Photo of a book in a well-worn book jacket. The title is “The Cost of Discipleship,” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

Oct 5

A tale of tea, time, and red hots

Trying to recreate my mother’s spiced tea is tricker than it seems, and Lipton is to blame

Sep 16

Movie theater-style box of Red Hots candy, reading “The Original Red Hots Cinnamon Flavored Candy,” with several candies against a background of cartoon flames.

Sep 16

Chief among sinners

Farmington United Methodist Church, Sept. 14, 2025

Sep 14

Several archery targets, with arrows protruding from them, none of which have hit the bullseye.

Sep 14

Can’t buy me love

Forest Mill United Methodist Church, August 3, 2025

Aug 3

Photo of a hand, against a solid white background, tightly clutching a number of bills of different U.S. denominations.

Aug 3

Someone’s got to do those dishes

Caney Spring United Methodist Church, July 20, 2025

Jul 20

Photo of sink overflowing with dirty dishes.

Jul 20

The Non-Prophet

Turkey Creek and Wesley Heights United Methodist Churches, July 13, 2025

Jul 13

A drawing, by John Carney, of Alvin C. York, in pen and ink with watercolor.

Jul 13

John I. Carney

John I. Carney

Book Author

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

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