The new social Hang out....

What is this new social hang out?

In the past the hang out for youth and young people was the park here in the UK, the mall in America or the trading centre in Africa. Today technological development has afforded us new entertainment and social choices. The new social hang out is wrapped up in an electronic and telecommunications world that is fast moving and changing. While older folk are trying to get a hang of yesterday’s technology - the email and mobile telephone, young people have now moved on to text, chat and the free for all cyber worlds of Face book, my space etc.


These cyber worlds comprise of own personal websites and have relegated the ancient boundaries of communication, privacy and intimacy into history. Drawing boundaries, in this environment is now the most challenging task a young Christian man or woman has on their hands today. Sexual temptation, alcohol abuse, instant gratification etc are rife on the airwaves into our private worlds in our homes, schools, work etc via our TV’s, mobile phones or PCs.

The result for many young man and woman has been handicapped in direction. The impact is being felt in maintaining sound relationships; within homes (antisocial behavior) and amongst friends (healthy friendship perceptions). Like viruses there is a great potential for disruption from immoral images and sounds, which shadow the young man/woman exposed to them for days at a time.

Cyber bullying is rife in this new world. Friends or strangers who have access to you electronically will say things they will never have said to your face. The reverse is true with a high temptation on the part of many a young Christian man/woman to take part in these behaviors. Related to this is information fishing and gossip.


To whom it may concern can have access your to posters, pictures, favorite bands, personal notes and personal information on the cyber worlds of face book and my space. I am told this is even when you set your profile to private. But through friendship chains you can be reached. Despite the Perceived sense of privacy you can encounter … shared thoughts and insights of all sorts of people some with dangerous consequences.

At the Furaha sports fellowship Sat 12th Jan 08 the boundaries in this new social hangout were considered and presented a difficult draw as they kept moving. How can you use these new ‘techi’ options responsibly? How can a young man/ woman keep their way pure?

Training and learning phase (this never ends you know); Talk with parents and mature Christians get them to give you Godly counsel on unusual pieces of information encountered on the cyber worlds. Don’t simply accept and send friend invitations over the web. Scripture reads Col 3:20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Let your life be opened to someone close (parent, brother sister or friend) who can protect and help you. Col 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Jas 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

Self monitor. Install security monitor soft ware: to protect your computer and above all your mind. This is a battle for hearts and minds. For good practice don’t follow links (unknown -unusual) don’t wait and see then regret it. All we do must be to the glory and honor of God (remember it’s our nature (temptation) to visit strange sites and type things which we would not say face to face. Run as fast, flee the desires of youth. 2 Tim 2:22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.Jas 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Be a witness and a light. This was contented at the Sat 12th Jan 08 fellowship. Scripture reads; 1 Pet 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: This I believe covers what we can not control that comes in from the other end. We should be a good influenced and let them know we are Christian. It is in this respect that Furaha Contact operates. Enjoy the Furaha fun. There are also other good choices out there.....Thank you and God bless you this year (2008)