MATTESON, Ill. (RNS) – The Protestant Reformation was a little bit like social media, featuring charismatic influencers, cutting-edge technology and viral content, according to Michael Bridges.
It started when a man decided to stay up late and update his status, posting 95 things on his wall. He hoped his friends would like, comment on or share them.
Instead, as so often happens on Facebook and other social media platforms, a lot of people started arguing.
“Little did he know, the church would unfriend him,” Bridges said.