Episode 9 - On Human Dignity, The Imago Dei, And Social Media

What is it exactly about mankind that sets us apart from animals? Is it our intellect? Our ability to reason? The passions that we share? What if an advanced alien race descended to Earth? Would that event shake your faith?

I submit to you that what sets us apart is that we are all made in the image of God. If an advanced species with far greater intellect made themselves known to us, we would still have a higher distinction. Not because of anything we have done, but rather, because of what God has done for us.

Does this understanding transfer over to the realm of social media? What could be the consequences if not taken seriously and left unchecked? How do we treat strangers we don't know on social media? How much of what we perceive reality to be comes from social media?