Don Osmond: Is the worth of a soul is found online?
We've been taught that the worth of a soul is great in the sight of God. With the advent of the Internet and web technology, it seems that many singles have forgotten what this phrase actually means — confusing self-worth with popularity.
While I am a huge proponent of technology, and using socialized networks to connect, there is so much more to self-image than an online profile. And, focusing one's efforts strictly on obtaining the largest contact network can be detrimental.
I was at a party last week, and overheard a conversation between two 20-something women discuss the magnitude of their friends list on a social network.
Read the full column on MormonTimes.com.
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