T: All eyes have been on Egypt in the last few weeks and probably like never before have people been more eager to learn what they could about the country. Due to the topic of our blog I have decided to show what social media has done for the country of Egypt and religion. Now, I feel that I must state upfront that I am firmly rooted in my faith in Jesus Christ and it is because of His love that I can have an open mind and listen to the man on the video talk about his faith in Islam. I chose to display Islam because the majority of those in Egypt are Muslim. So many times in traditional media, religions end up having false stereotypes projected over and over. This can be aggravating for true believers in any faith. The beauty of social media is that it creates communities in which people can choose to become a part of and can take the time to have open dialogues. In traditional media it is mainly a one way conversation. Moez Masoud, the young man in the video has been able to share a side of Islam that hasn’t been seen since before September 11th 2001. This is the beauty of social media it gives us the opportunity to become closer as a global society.
What impressions are you left with? Please share your thoughts below.
Wow! I'm tripping off the fact that he said practically the same thing I just said in my other comment. And I promise I didn't watch the video first, lol! I think he has a great message. It is a message that ties us by our commonalities, and I believe there is a need for such a message. How else will we come to show God's love to all men, regardless of their faith or ours. This is the BIG picture... (i e, showing and sharing God's love with all men.)
ReplyDeleteIn a country of so many, it is not surprising to me that there are Muslims who believe as Masoud does. The really interesting fact is that his message is getting heard, not via mainstream media outlets in Egypt, but Youtube. In a society so limited in what it can say, it is a sign of the times in Egypt that many people in not just this county but in the Islamic countries as well can get this message using social mediums like Youtube.
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ReplyDeleteHis message was clear, timely, and appropriate. At times I'm surprised to see the good in the world via Social Media. I think Moez shows televangelism in a new light, because his message comes from an unexpected religion. Many American televangelists are looked upon negatively. I think this shows that it's not about the format, it's about the message.
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