Bringing the Presence into the Present

I read an article this morning called "Where new media and religion meet" by Emi Kolawole.  It shows the former Pope sending his first Tweet, under The Table Project.  I was astounded and kept pulling other articles up such as "Twitter reaches out to Christian Leaders at Catalyst's 'Be Present' Conference."  C'mon,  now I've read everything! 

One thing I know for sure.  Social media companies are not going where the money is not!   They are not out there to serve humanity in any non-profit experience.   Check out the television times and programs.   Most of those people do not express my views in any way and, to me, they are first money-grubbers and secondly, interested in spreading their particular version of the gospel.

So, when could the present technology be used to bring in the presence!  First, to me, it would have to be when it was not used to make a buck for someone.  Second, it would have to be a valid presence and bring the encouragement of good news.   Third, it would have to be genuinely sent and genuinely received.    That eliminates a lot of possibilities but what kind of possibilities and opportunities does it leave to be debated!  Tell the good news, we are commissioned!   Is this technology an attraction or distraction!   Pope Benedict saw the good in the technology and envisioned it as a communication tool to his Catholic community!    Help us to do the same and tell our good news to a waiting world!