About what percentage of Americans have at least one social media account?
70% -73%
Who said, “Nothing is unclean unless we make it so by our intentions and our disobedience”?
St. John Chrysostom
Name one way social media can help relationships.
Staying in touch with friends and family
What chemical reaction in the brain do social media “likes” imitate?
Similar to drugs, causing addiction
What we allow our eyes to see does what to us?
Influences us, whether we like it or not
What was the original purpose of the internet?
To allow many computers to access and share information at the same time
According to Matthew 6:22–23, what part of the body is the “lamp”?
The eye
How can social media help us grow personally?
Improves writing and self-expression / teaches cultural ideas
What percentage of teens wake up at night to check social media?
About 1 out of 5 teens
If the eye is bad, what happens to the body according to Christ?
The whole body is full of darkness
Is the internet itself good or bad according to the lesson?
It is good and powerful, but can be dangerous if misused
Name two mental health issues linked to excessive social media use.
Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, comparison
Who warned about hidden hypocrisy appearing as “light”?
St. Gregory the Wonderworker
The internet was originally created to:
Share information across computers
How can social media be used for God’s glory?
Evangelism, spreading positive messages, edification
Why is comparison on social media dangerous?
It creates unrealistic expectations and damages self-worth
What personal reflection question should we ask daily?
How much time do I spend looking at a screen?
What should match every hour spent on the internet?
One hour reading the Bible
What balances time spent watching TV?
Prayer
What balances time spent listening to music?
Serving someone
Name one practical step you can take this week to use social media for God’s glory.
Limiting time, posting positive content, taking a social media fast, encouraging others