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On its twitter account, The Swedish church of Limhamn distinguishes itself from others through more understanding and a sense of humor, but also through clear positions. Is this all a coincidence? No. Behind this popular account stands a clear strategy.
On its twitter account, The Swedish church of Limhamn distinguishes itself from others through more understanding and a sense of humor, but also through clear positions. Is this all a coincidence? No. Behind this popular account stands a clear strategy.
Vissa dagar vill även en kyrka skriva wtf?
— Limhamns kyrka (@Limhamnskyrka) January 19, 2017
Perhaps mocking of the weapons’ chaos, the account tweeted on 14 January 2017:
Could not there be a place in Malmo so that one could hand over a weapon away from the eyes? Is that impossible?
Kunde det inte finnas en plats i Malmö där en anonymt kan lämna in vapen? Är det en omöjlig tanke? #framåtmalmö #läggnerdittvapen #fred
— Limhamns kyrka (@Limhamnskyrka) January 14, 2017
In a very profound sense of humor, the account states on May 23, 2016:
The Lord is with us every day, even on Mondays
Gud är med oss alla dagar.
Även måndagar.— Limhamns kyrka (@Limhamnskyrka) May 23, 2016
However, the most humorous strike was in October 18, 2015. At the height of the refugee crisis: We all have temporary residence permits on earth.
Tillfälliga uppehållstillstånd har vi alla här på jorden.
— Limhamns kyrka (@Limhamnskyrka) October 18, 2015
This is just the tip of the iceberg of this account, which frees itself from the heavy restrictions on the word in their Twitter account.
https://twitter.com/Limhamnskyrka?lang=en
Tweet to @Limhamnskyrka
This account makes one think: Should methods remain rigid in one style, even in the field of theology and divinity?, or will different religions and faiths inspire their followers to adapt to the modern means of communication, which is a change not only in the means of communication and the way of transmitting ideas, since this is not a huge advantage (part of it because the surrounding circumstances force a person to use modern methods of communication if he wishes to be heard)?. Every message that does not follow the modern methods of communication is doomed not to be heard by anyone.
Contrary to that, the most important thing that this account triggers a real discussion about the content of the messages that should come from notable entities that people do value and respect, either political or cultural, religious or youth-centered. People are accustomed to a kind of preaching which relates facts to belief, sometimes put in an inexplicable way. Raising the human thinking to break the stereotyping and putting the smile on the lips, all in an atmosphere of humor and fun is really a success.
However, this is certainly not enough
We believe that broader thinking should extend to what messages reach different age groups. "The word is a responsibility, and we live in an era where concepts and norms are intertwined. We are more connected than ever before, with different colors, multi tongues, and variety of beliefs.
Unfortunately, a culture of hatred and isolation spread
Racism and disdain came with a true blunt face
Many values that governed the relations of people and prevent the collapse of the standards of communication have simply went thin, or even disappeared.
All of this leads us to think about the responsibility that lies on the shoulders of those who have the “power of the word”.
Whether it be a church, a mosque or a synagogue.
A Website, radio or a social media account.
A sports club, a theater team or a civil society institution.
A Pressure group or a club
All these are invited to contribute with …. A word
All of them should feel the seriousness of what they are directing, what they write, and what they publish
All people should come together, into a social contract in which the demands of rapprochement among people, encouragement of good, stimulation of production and service of others, love and celebration of life, and hate of extremism.
Life itself is worth living and celebrating, but it needs a social contract that upholds the value of good, cooperation and solidarity, irrespective of any diversity and difference in visions.
The world around us is falling apart, and it is possible to share a word in extinguishing the flames of the burning fires. Even if it is a word of humor, where we all have but to follow the path of.... THE CHURCH OF LIMHAMN
Alas, as they say, Sweet things do not last for too long: About two years ago, this account came to a halt, its tweets were no more, and it stopped to chirp.
