Maybe Social Media Isn’t For You...
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- Опубликовано: 12 фев 2024
- Social media can be used for extraordinary things. It can also wreck people's lives and destroy their souls. Which is it for you?
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If we're being brutally honest with ourselves, social media was a step backwards for humanity.
4chan has been saying this for over a decade.
I agree, greetings form México 🇲🇽
It's awful- you can find out things for yourself instead of relying on Father Casey for absolute truth.
@@michaelnewsham1412 dude, even a cursory glance at social media makes it evident just how completely rampant misinformation is on social media.
there are many good things you could find on there, but truth is in short supply.
It was created when people were not conditioned on how to process so much information
Can't cut TikTok off if you never had it 😎
Same with FB 😀👍😇
@@stevevasta my facebook isn't too bad, although I only follow my family and like Italian recipes and stuff lol
Never had Tic Toc. I did have FB, Twitter, and a couple other forms of social media. Deleted them all. Easy peasy. Don't miss them at all. Just try it. You can always register back on.
I got called into my bosses office because I had used social media to insult someone and it had been sent to my place of work. I've spent the last week terrified I'll lose my job. Work have confirmed it will just be a disciplinary since this. I deleted my social media and then saw and watched this video. I feel like I owe it to myself and everyone else to keep this change permanent. I would never dream of saying the things I have said on social media in real life. And although I'm only a week in the change is massive and I already feel a lot better.
Honestly, the LESS time i spend online, the happier I am. The only exception so far is RUclips, and for videos lime this.
Great pre-Lent message. I actually "gave up for Lent" snarky politics last year, even though I had not been a practicing Catholic for decades. Just returned to mass in November, confession in December. Makes a difference, what one chooses to feast upon. Leaves the heart open to hear His voice.
I deleted pretty much all my social media last year. Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and everything else. It has been a great time. No distractions.
One thing I like about RUclips is that I can listen to audio books while I am doing something else. I can do shores at my house listening to the "Confessions" of Saint Augustine book.
Do you have any good links?
You can cut down your RUclips usage by downloading the audiobooks and playing them on a phone/mp3 player if you want to.
@@Bestbuddybob I don't have a single RUclips channel for the books. You can search for the book title and select the best. For example:
* St. Augustine - Confessions [1/2] (Audiobook)
* Manalive by G. K. Chesterton - Audiobook
* AUDIOLIBRO 📌"Historia de un Alma" 👉🏼Santa Teresita de Lisieux
Similarly I work an outdoor labor job, so it’s good to listen Catholic apologetics while I’m working
@@Bestbuddybob You can search for and listen to this:
* A Lamp in the Dark: The Untold History of the Bible
I gave up social media for Lent last year and it was amazing. I decided to give up again this year.
Not to make a lame play on the name of this wonderful podcast (though I'm totally going to), but 'breaking the habit' of wasting insane amounts of time on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram has honestly been among the best choices I've ever made. Deleting my accounts has made me less anxious and depressed. I was constantly panicking about issues I can do little or nothing about, fretting about the state of the world, comparing myself unfavorably to others, and becoming too dependent on strangers' validation or too hurt by their criticism. Hopefully I'm now using my time at least a little more wisely...like apparently by being here on youtube ;)
I feel blessed to have such good Fathers, thank you for taking the time to send such great moral messages into the world!
My Orthodox priest have wife and kids. So he knows what is going on . Better that way
Thank you Father Casey, a wonderful message! Even more so when considering Ash Wednesday is tomorrow. Please pray for me as I give up social media this lent.
Since my FB was hacked june of last year, i haven't had one and i dont miss it
Hacking is a sin though.
This is something I've been working on. There are definitely some internet communities that are positive for me, and others that leave me feeling angry and despairing. You're right in saying that the internet is a tool - like a hammer, it can be used to build something great, but in the wrong hands it can do incredible damage.
Social media, in its myriad forms, has done more to stifle my productivity and to hamper my ability to be of service to others than any other diversion. Thank you, Father Casey, for this admonishment. I needed it!
Superb. We threw away television in 2003. Today I can see the fruit of it despite opposition. I had 3 small kids then. Today they are happy. In life we have to make hard and difficult decisions. Amen.
People are brave when they are behind a keyboard. I prefer being out in the world rather in front of a phone screen or computer all the time. When I do, I like to find things are are educational and help me learn. Thank you for a very good message
About 5 years ago I gave up Facebook for Lent. I found at the end of Lent I didn't miss it that much. Now I check in occasionally, especially if I know its time for a high school reunion. Otherwise I can go months without it.
Deleted my social media this lenten season and I feel so much peace. It gave me a new perspective on how much time I gave to it compared to the holy moments I chose to have with God. Thank you Fr. Casey for the words of encouragement !
Points well made. Good advice given. It is great to hear from someone who is not 70-80 years old.
I deleted Facebook almost 10 years ago. I have an IG account but only follow astronomy stuff (I'm an astronomer). I don't use any other social media (as long as RUclips doesn't count). And even on RUclips, I only follow a small handful of accounts.
But this wasn't always the case. I used to be extremely sucked into social media, and it really messed me up. It made me suicidal because it was an addiction that I couldn't control. Needing that constant dopamine hit made the common beauty of life seem so dull. Your brain gets conditioned to stop paying attention to the world you live in and instead you get addicted to the digital world - often of which never accurately depicts reality.
2:40 On point! I waste so much time online. Since getting a smartphone I exercise less, read less, get outside less, and connect with others less. I swear I think less. I’m off Facebook for Lent, but RUclips’s a problem for me as well, except for religious content which is a great blessing. Thanks for the challenge to cut back!
Thank you for giving me the idea to quit social media. I have been thinking about this for a while now, but this video has prompted me to at least give it up for Lent. I hope you have a holy Lent Fr. Casey and may God bless all your work 🙏👍
Father Casey,you nailed it! I just recently disciplined myself to only use social media to family and a few close friends and I find it liberating. My viewing is very limited to history,religious educational forums, prayer and cuisines. I intend to stick to these and pray to St. Michael everyday.
Fr. Casey, this is a good and important message. Social media often does more harm than good, and it is designed to be addictive.
At 3:54 you said, "If this thing is causing you to move further away from Christ, it should be the easiest decision of your life to walk away and never turn back."
At face, this is a good message, but it falls short of acknowledging the power of addiction. It is not easy for someone experiencing addiction to cut it out of their lives. C.S. Lewis did a great job of illustrating this in The Great Divorce with the young man who is tormented by a red lizard that sits on his shoulder mocking him and the angel who offers to kill the lizard. It is imperative to cut out vice from our lives in order to grow in holiness and closer to Christ, but it is far from the easiest decision of an addict's life. Impactful, yes, but far from easy.
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I did it last year and was the best decision of my life. Thank you for saying this, Father. 🙏 God Bless You!!!
Of course. I get to watch these videos.
Completely agree. For lent, I gave up all social media except for this RUclips account, where all the content is exclusively about either Christianity, mathematics, or classical philosophy.
I never save my password/login on this account and I blocked all entertainment channels. I’m starting a journal on everything I learned on this account. All this to stop myself from turning this account into another “mindless social media.”
May the Lord give me strength and lead me not into temptation. Amen.
Thank you Fr. Casey
While social media is not one of the areas I have a problem with, you hit the nail on the head on a couple of others. Thank you for sharing and helping me hear The Holy Spirit speak to my heart for lent and beyond. God bless you and your ministry always 🙏.
Yes. Awesome. Brilliant content. God bless you Father Casey 🙏🙏🙏
I already avoid most social media but I do spend a lot of time on RUclips and playing mobile games. I actually uninstalled 4 or 5 apps yesterday. A couple that I don't use ever and a couple that I was using too much.
I won't be getting off yt any time soon, but I will be more mindful of the time I spend and what I watch.
Good message, Fr Casey. Thanks.
I am better unfacebooked. I can use RUclips irresponsibly, but it is a primary source of my eclectic continuing education
Father, I believe this video may be an answer to my prayer. Last night, I asked the Lord to make clear to me if social media was hindering my relationship with him. Lo and behold, not only did I come across this video, but all of the negative points seem to apply to me. God bless you, Father.
Social media is tearing the fabric of society apart. Just to take one thing, the number of otherwise intelligent people who believe the craziest of conspiracy theories... it's frightening.
This is EXACTLY what I needed to hear. While I have found much faith filled content on platforms like RUclips and Instagram, I get tempted with other content that I know is not good for me and has me going to Confession almost every week and also gets me so engrossed that I feel guilty for it taking up so much of my time that I can spend with others and doing productive things. Thank you for your wise words. God bless. 🙏
I thought social media would help with making friends, but in reality it made lonelier than ever
Thank you Fr. Casey I needed to hear this.
Short, precise and very important message. I'm liking the back to back videos Fr Casey is nourishing us with.
God bless you, Father. Amen
I needed this video. Thank you
Spot on, Father Casey! And a perfect hint for the coming 40 days of fast!
Father, thank you, This was the answer I didn't ask for but really needed. Thank the Lord for being truly good.
Thank you for this video, Father Casey! I'm now spending a month without Instagram and Tik Tok. I've been only watching videos on RUclips, because it doesn't affect me like the other social medias. My problem is that I'm a person that cares a lot about what others think, so I tend to read comments and watch controversial videos, some of which sometimes include God's existence, Jesus, the bible etc. So I read the controversial comments and sometimes even argue. This is terrible, because it affects my Faith, that is still the faith of a beginner in Christian life. I think I might spend more than 1 month away from all the craziness and try to focus more on God's word rather than what some angry humans online have to say about it
Thank you, soooo much, for this-this has been a blessing and a confirmation in what I know deep down inside myself of how much time I have wasted on my “need to know”, meanwhile my commitment to the Liturgy of the Hours gets pushed aside - for just a little while I tell myself. And that turns into LOH gets completely forgotten (especially the Evening Prayers). How horrible is that! GOD bless you, Padre, pray for me this Lent. starting today, Ash Wednesday, I know what I need to do!
Thank you so much for posting this, not what I wanted to hear but what I needed to hear. Too much youtube, spotify and candy crush. Too much overeating, laziness, etc. I felt such a huge relief deleting games and channels I dont enjoy or even watch. I havent used Facebook in 6 years and always hated it. When it comes to friends and family Id rather talk in person or on the phone. Facebook is just an illusion of closeness to me.
Excellent video, I'm not so much struggling with social media, but I play too much chess and other online games. I'm giving them up for Lent, along with other spiritual disciplines. God bless you, and may we all have a Christ-centered, transformational Lent.
So relatable, thank you so much🙏🏾 for a blessed and fruitful lent. ✨
Thanks for your wise words.
You scared me when you started, Father. Thought you were going in a totally different direction. But everything you said I agree with 100%. Well done, and well said. God bless.
You are very right. I work teaching "Religión" to catholic teenagers in a Franciscan School run by the Montpellier Foundation in Spain. The social media causes much more damage than good things to these men and women in their making, really. I Will show them your video as they LOVE this approach!❤
Honest and true. I think most of us know this, but it still takes a lot to actually go through with what must be done.
Yeah, I needed to hear that today. Thanks for posting the truth. Even if it is a little hard to hear.
This is a great video! Thank you for your wisdom! I gave up facebook and it was great! I have to think about other social media things to go.
Several years ago I turned off the tv for Lent and it was wonderful. I haven’t gone back since. With the exception of some important news coverage such as an election or severe, hurricane, tornado coverage that’s all. Best Lent I’ve ever had. Contemplating doing same with social media although not quite there yet.
Thankfully during this Lent time I discovered this youtube channel. And I think that the vlogs I watched in generally weill help me to live a better life.
This is why im inactive on Facebook instagram twitter but only watch Catholic videos on RUclips.
Great advice! It's not easy defending yourself and loved ones against the combined marketing power of a gazillion-dollar industry.
👍🏻👏. Wonderful sermon Fr. Casey & if I fall on the negative side - mea culpa, mea maxima culpa .
I used social media like RUclips to be kept informed. That is where you found me 😊
I don’t use social media to hit on people but for more useful knowledge / news.
I’ll be lost without it.
Thank you Fr Casey!
Spot on Fr Casey. Lent is the perfect time to cut back on social media.
I like this father Casey - cool guy, honest and good thinker.
Well I am reminded that I found you because you came up in my RUclips feed…
I find myself using social media as both a mindless distraction and a useful tool to connect with people and research certain things that interest me.
One must be vigilant about fact checking information. Plus it is easier to let your dark side show in ways you would never do in person.
There may be some people for whom they should put a lock and key on their phone. I think that’s true of any consumable whether it’s information, food or drugs.
Just some rambling thoughts on social media.
Thank you father for the heads up. That's all I can say. Thank you.
I did it before Lent, and it was the best decision I ever made. I encourage everyone to do a digital detox or a digital fasting, not just for Lent but for your own health. It definitely improved my general well being.
A great lesson for today.
Good advice. I have been making it a point since November to listen to youtube less and am reading the bible cover to cover for the first time. I have noticed it has improved my mood. Come to think of it, Im going to do that now, haha. Thanks
this makes me glad that social media took off only when I was mature enough to see (most of) the pitfalls. i do stumble on occasion, but thank God i catch myself quickly enough and close my apps.
Awesome video, Father. Deleted all my socials today for Lent- hoping to last it out far longer than 40 days. When my screentime crept up into the 6-8 hour range, I knew I had a problem. So much useless scrolling, consuming. When I think of the times I could have prayed, reflected, read a book, watched a good film...it seems so obvious that this is a vice I need to let go. It isn't doing me any good.
I will be praying for you my Brother in Christ.🙏 One moment at a time.
Your Sister in Christ,
Old Soul
great video
During the pandemic, I learned to text, got connected with RUclips, and began using the internet to go to Mass. Since then, I've found most of my prayers, managed to read the entire Bible, and learned more about my faith than I ever thought possible. Thanks to RUclips and channels like this, along with my son-in-law's help,
I've become a better Catholic. I chose this faith nearly 40 years ago and have never regretted it. As a website designer, having my phone has been essential, so I can see my work on a smaller screen.
Continue with this channel for those of us who need it and can use this technology properly. You never know. One video could lead someone to use their phone the right way.
The information super highway has had positive and negative impacts in my life. It is about the people you follow. They may direct you to the resources you need to become a better person or they may turn you into an addict.
Yes, it’s definitely not for me - I hardly ever put photos of myself in various places - & that’s all people are really interested in.
Absolutely spot on!
Its crazy, im a portrait artist professionally and i need social media for work. I think that alone keeps me honest on there, its as if i have a responsibility to my job and kids to keep it from turning into a toy.
I’m giving up my IPad for Lent. I realized I was even starting to gamify my prayer life…see you all after Easter!
Airplane mode for lent.
“The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now.”
I am not sure about Lent but I am a Catholic without friends but thank you you helped me today!
I gave up my most attended to platforms last year for Lent and I am doing again this year. I am praying some of those will be permanent. Just trying to listen and watch edifying content.
You are a blessing to this site Father ❤
Gave up twitter last lent, never went back. Trying for reddit this Lent. I started two weeks before and am doing solid.
Needed this!
Sobering reminder Fr Casey. 🙏
I gave up smoking for Lent. I didn’t quite make it last year but I’m determined to do it this year.
Thanks, Father!! 🙏
I agree Father Casey! I deleted social media this lent and ive been so much better.
The middle ground I went with this Lent some might find helpful, is to keep the apps but stop"Infinite Scrolling", "Doom scrolling" or scrolling at all in the first place.
I get event notifications and messages from friends and family on various social media platforms, and I'm okay to click on a link or a meme if someone sends it to me to share that laugh or moment with them. It's the solo time wasting scrolling, the thing that affects me the worst, I've cut out.
Only saw this video after, but definitely agree with the sentiment.
This argument is applicable to the advent of numerous electronic devices over recent decades. To quote Groucho Marx, "Television is very educational. Every time someone in my house turns on the TV, I go into another room and read a book."
80's & 90's = Happy // 2010 & 2020's = Everyone's depressed.
In the 80s, 90s you had couch potatos, and people wasted their lives watching TV. A cable news station back in the 1990s is feeding you information to make you afraid of those other guys. TV shows giving you a poor body images, and promote a sinful life as something to strive for.
Social media is just a new technology that doesn't solve age old problems.
@@toddfraser3353 True, just crazy how media turns everyone into sheep.
I got rid of tiktok two days ago when I realised that nothing of it stuck with me even an hour after viewing, let alone a day. The juice wasn't worth the squeeze.
Thank you, Friar Casey.
Thank you, Father. Always by the truth as this will set you free.
Thank you.
I am spiritually edified by time spent on RUclips and similar platforms. I’m intellectually strengthened by these, as well. I listen to good music and books while driving. I live-stream Mass if I cannot attend irl, I listen to conferences and use email to communicate with distant friends. The internet makes certain administrative tasks easier. As for solely “social” media, I’m not on that at all. I don’t maintain a profile, “follow” so-called “influencers,” I certainly do not post for the general public myself, video, photos, or my personal business! As for gossip, gaming, time-wasting trivia, watching sports, or pornography, these don’t interest me at all, the last listed I find disgusting. So no, I see no reason to give up the internet for Lent. I have other sins, flaws, and excesses that need change or elimination that are not defeated by turning off or disposing of an electronic invention. I wish it were that easy!
I don't use any social media aside from RUclips. On the whole, RUclips for me is a way learn new things. I only learnt of The Chosen series because of Father Casey, a series which has been so wonderful to watch. But I still prefer the simpler things in life. A good book. A walk in the fresh air.
My books are all on kindle now. I ran out of book shelves years ago.
I find that RUclips is the only useful social media for me, because there are so many useful and inspiring channels (of course there are lots that are trash too, but I don't watch them) . I basically find Facebook boring and Instagram mostly a loss of time, I'll surely cut the time on these ones during Lent.
Thank you and congratulations. As a scientist I have been using internet for work, searching for publications and data, since the early 1990s. I do not use social media much, except for ptofessional purposes and mostly RUclips, mostly in faith-oriented material. However even with the latter one has to be very careful. I have come accross valuable material, as well as fringe material desguised as authoritative information which however is designed to bring dissent and division to the Catholic vommunities. Much care and discernment should be the norm...
Wow, another religious scientist here! I'm glad to notice you, brother in Christ!
I am a physicist and still active as a climate scientist. I was blessed with the possibility of hosting a radio program on environmental sciences, Social Doctrine of the Church and faith in Radio Maria, here in Argentina, for almost 5 years, some time ago.
Thank you, Fr. Casey. I live alone and spend a lot of time on RUclips. I have many Catholic channels, but other channels have crept in. My comments on those are in keeping with the Church, but I know that just watching these is wasting time and filling me with non-productive thoughts. I have better ways to proclaim the Church's teachings without infecting myself. I'm unsubscribing from lots of channels tonight in preparation for Lent.
Thanks for the reminder.
I will cut down for lent.
Why *ONLY* for Lent 😔🤔, the msg is *try* to ditch those social media channels which fill your mind with unnecessary frivolous things & replace them with other worthwhile activities .
@@patthompson8591 - because fasting in Lent is about learning what we need and what not. Maybe we learn to ditch social media altogether, maybe to use them differently.
@@Achill101 Interesting point of view, I might as well follow your example
It occurred to me recently that I'm essentially addicted to technology. It's a negative feedback loop. I've become hooked on negativity. The thing is that my work, my productivity, is also all online. That being said, I know what I'm doing this Lent.