The Internet should be a great connection point for people, a boost for business and a great opportunity for religious groups to spread their message. So often it is just the opposite. In many cases the Internet has become a weapon for destructive behavior. Even in some religious circles it is used to destroy programs, reputations and to undermine the local church.
Wade Burleson, an Enid, Oklahoma pastor and blogger, offers the “Ten Commandments for Christian Civility on the Internet” in the new book, Christian Civility in an Uncivil World, published by Smyth&Helwys (www.helwys.com).
Using Scripture as his base, his first commandment is, “We will seek to glorify God in all we write.” The test he says is would God be pleased with what we have written? The second commandment really tackles the issue of gossip and character destruction. “We refuse to post anything online that we wouldn’t say face to face.” He states that he will never hide behind anonymity unless what he writes would put him in physical danger.
Burleson is best known for kicking up a firestorm over his postings concerning policies of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention and for his campaign to elect the Rev. Frank Page of South Carolina as the president of the convention over the candidates supported by the convention’s leadership. Page was elected as a result of the Internet campaign. He is also the author of Hardball Religion published by Smyth&Helwys.

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