So what are some of the major ages in the history of man? Stone, bronze, iron, metal, and now the age of information. In the early 90’s, I remember seeing a video tape of Newt Gingrich lecturing a college class about the possibly of living in the information age. Imagine physicians from around the world coming together to diagnose a rare disease in real-time over video with the vast expanse of the internet at their finger tips.

In all the previous ages, what is one consistent thing people made with their main resource? Weapons. That’s why I’m beginning to think we are in what is more appropriately labeled the “misinformation age.” From the left-wing traditional media to the right-wing new media, it seems that no one is really that concerned about the truth anymore — just promoting causes. But what for? Money? Power? If for no other reason than just to beat the other guy?

What’s worse is when you see the same thing happening in religious circles. As I study the Bible online and read other’s essays and commentaries, I see people on all sides of issues present proof texts (using one or two verses, usually not related, to prove that the Bible backs up an idea) and then claim that they are the only ones that follow the Bible as God’s Word. But what for? Some to defend the name of God, others to defend their projected ideas of God — maybe even for money and power.

There is a lot of information available to us, be careful. Examine all sides of the issue. Look deeper and see where each position leads you. Just like metal can either be used to create great cities or to make instruments of war, make sure that what you believe as truth isn’t just someone’s axe they are in the process of grinding.