Why I Don't Tweet

Through the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod Facebook page I received word that there will be regular tweets about our upcoming Synod Assembly.  They did this last year as well. 

Several of my clergy colleagues have Twitter accounts.  I know they consider it cutting edge.  I applaud their willingness to embrace such technology.

I'll personally stick to blogging.

I have a few reasons for my decision.

#1. You really don't want to know what is going on inside my head at any given moment of every day. 

      #1.a.  I don't want you to know what is going on inside my head at any given moment of every day.

Aside from those sinful thoughts that plague me, there are other things which cannot be summed up in less than 200 characters.  If I even attempted to do such a thing, I'd get in big, big trouble.  I'd rather not do something that might spark a few fires through innocent, misunderstood commentary.

#2.  While I was at seminary, the WWJD movement hit fever pitch.  Anyone else remember the bumper stickers and wrist bands with that stuff on it?  I sure do.  And I remember the reaction of my seminary professors to it.  They labeled it "bumper sticker theology."  Got to love their terminology.  I personally defended the movement at the time, and I still probably would.  Yet, I understand my professors' point now--there are some concepts that should not be reduced to bumper sticker level.

I mean, in this blog, I have covered the ideas of Universal Truth, Quantum Physics, Biblical Interpretation, Suicide, Suffering, and a whole host of other such demanding topics.  Is it even possible to delve into such things in 200 characters or less?  I personally don't think it's a good idea.

#3. Tweeting would be one more thing to occupy my time.  I personally believe there are more valuable things to engage in.

#4. I'd rather talk directly to people.  I'm old fashioned that way.  I was drug into the texting world.  I still don't like phone calls and emails.  I'd rather visit face to face.  It's more personal.  Tweeting is about as impersonal as you can get.

#5. Can you imagine Jesus tweeting the Sermon on the Mount?  "Don't look at another woman with lust.  #itsadulterytoo"   "Don't give alms in public where people can see you.  #egocentricattentiongetter"  "Don't worry.  Be happy.  #Godprovides" 

Gimme a break.

I like technology.  I like communicating with others.  But I think there are limits.  Mine stops at blogging.