>Brother Colson has an interesting take on online communities. What do you
>think? Is there something wrong with our virtual campfire?
So let's ask ourselves, has this led to distrust among each other? I doubt it. Has this led to greater fellowship among other brothers and sisters in Christ? I think so. Has this increased our level of support, help, and leadership that God would desire for the boys in Royal Rangers? You betcha! But...Has this taken time away from family, local friends, and neighbors? If so, then yes, Chuck Colson does have a point, but this does not mean to end this, nor does it mean that it's grown to be a sin, it just means that we have to make a point to spend time with family, friends, and neighbors (in person) instead of spending so much time on Rangernet or any other online chat, etc. In essence, I don't believe there is anything wrong with this. If it weren't for e-mail, online chatting, internet telephony, etc., I wouldn't have the money to stay in touch with my family who lives 1000 miles from here, nor could I keep in contact with a close friend of mine in Missouri, nor could I make new friends. It's only wrong for the individual who lets this keep them from those who are in arms reach.
