Entry 8

     We don't always think of television, the Internet and even social media sites as having any effect on religion. If you look closer into the depth of who they attract and the extent of where they can reach the media is a great source for a voice. Many of the voices that are heard on these sites are not in the best interest of a topic. The separation of Church and State is one topic that social media has "blasted' in a negative light in many forums.
     There are numerous sites both for and against the topic of the separation of Church and State. Where do you go and what do you believe to find the truth? With so many sites available this is hard to do. Too many times the information is skewed or biased for one side or another.
     Information on every topic imaginable has been spread through the diffusion of television, Internet and even the social media. In today's society most everyone has or has access to a television and the Internet. Anyone can post whatever they choose in these forums. With this rapid spread of information topics are not safe.
     With the Internet and the global positions it will be in the best interest of our children's future to allow them to explore the different diversities in religion, nationalities and genders so broaden their education environment. When our future children seek these global careers, they will have a better understanding of the various diversities. Our children will have been taught the history behind their religion and have been exposed to the beliefs and foundational philosophies.
     In the past a person just had to worry about the word of mouth, local television and the local newspaper. That is no longer the case, now we know of issues within minutes of something occurring. Someone posting something can reach millions and millions in such a short time.
     I believe the diffusion of information from such sites has impacted the public opinion on the separation of church and state as a topic. The topic has spread to millions upon millions of people. These social media sites can reach every person in every land and in every language. How can you battle against something that reaches so many in the blink of an eye?