The CCCB Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace released its Pastoral Letter on the use of social media titled: “Let Your Speech Always Be Gracious.” The release is timed with the liturgical memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, who was known for his graciousness in speech and who is invoked as a patron saint of writers and publishers.
Acknowledging the prominent role social media has come to play at an individual and societal level, this Pastoral Letter considers the benefits and dangers of social media from the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching. It provides tools for moral reflection and self-examination, and suggests seven commitments by which to be guided for a more ethical use of social media:
The letter is available below or can be downloaded from the CCCB website.
Acknowledging the prominent role social media has come to play at an individual and societal level, this Pastoral Letter considers the benefits and dangers of social media from the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching. It provides tools for moral reflection and self-examination, and suggests seven commitments by which to be guided for a more ethical use of social media:
- check for accuracy
- seek greater perspective
- value human dignity
- bring curiosity into the conversation
- distinguish between intention and impact
- privilege “in real life” encounters
- tend to our time spent online
The letter is available below or can be downloaded from the CCCB website.
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