Sabbath from Technology…

I am more and more convinced that our generation is filling ‘the God shaped whole’ with data. Although these guys aren’t believers I think this video diagnoses the subtle idolatry that exists in our generations…. we look to data and technology to give us worth and identity, we wake with technology in our hands and we see the sun go down with technology in our hands. I wonder how many of us actually have technology creeping in for the position of God in our lives:

“Whatever your heart clings to and confides in, that is really your God” – Martin Luther

I missed the National Day of Slowing Down on March 20, but the organisers created a Sabbath Manifesto with 10 principles to help you unplug. I particularly like 1-5, 9 and 10.

The Sabbath Manifesto is a creative project designed to slow down lives in an increasingly hectic world. We’ve created 10 core principles completely open for your unique interpretation. We welcome you to join us as we carve a weekly timeout into our lives.

Do you Sabbath from data?