Blog & Mablog The Revolution Will (Still) Not Be Televised
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Apr 2, 2025 Media has drastically evolved, shifting from limited broadcasts to an array of platforms, altering our expectations for real-time event coverage. The conversation touches on the complex distinctions within Christianity between reformation, revival, and true revolution. Genuine spiritual transformation, driven by the Holy Spirit, is difficult for the secular world to grasp. Additionally, the importance of invisible faith in community practices is highlighted, contrasting deep, meaningful worship with the superficiality often seen on social media.
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Revolution Untelevised
- Gil Scott-Heron's phrase, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," critiques establishment media's inability to capture grassroots energy.
- It highlights the disconnect between official narratives and the realities of social movements.
Media Explosion
- Today's media landscape, unlike 1970, is fragmented and fast-paced, creating an expectation of constant footage.
- This raises the question of whether significant events, like a revolution, can be fully captured by this media.
Reformation, Not Revolution
- Christians should focus on reformation and revival, not revolution, as they operate on a different timescale.
- The church, living in light of eternity, can afford patience, acting as yeast in the loaf, not fire in the oven.