Monday, September 02, 2013

Archie Poulos: Opening up the firewalls


Internet security is a top priority. Theft and compromising of information must be avoided. In the world of online data, we have to ensure we have tight ‘firewalls’ to prevent malicious compromise of our data.

Of course, having high and strong firewalls comes at a cost. They make it difficult to access new sites. Before I can visit an unknown site or use an online program, I am asked whether I want to make an exception to rules to allow this site to access my computer – asked whether I am willing to allow this site a hole in my firewall.

While firewalls are great for security, we inadvertently do the same sort of thing with our churches, and in doing so, we may do it at great dishonour to the name of Jesus. That is, we establish big walls around our gatherings and church community, and we are often unaware that we are doing this. Keep reading

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