Do they mix? To what extent should people let the blogging world permeate their lives? You can't escape the 'blog'; the expression of writing in our internet day and age. The medium will progress, but it can't be neglected or vilified. I have heard a number of 'old people' who barely check the weather once a week on the web blast regular bloggers for the time they spend on their blogs.

It's not healthy, they spend too much time, it's like watching too much TV.

Although there is some merit to the concerns, somebody who never uses the net for information or expressions can't really enter in the dialogue of Christian spirituality and blogging. Many people are connected with new ideas and share perspectives they would otherwise not find or hear about if it weren't for regular blog contributors. So where's the balance?

I have come across two great posts, one a video, on the topic.

Internet Monk on "Blogosphere: Spirituality Assessment" and this video which sums up the important human element of socialization (which I would agree with.)

NT Wright on Blogging/Social Media from Bill Kinnon on Vimeo.

Makes sense, talking with real people should trump the time it takes to write blogs. Mind you, I wonder if the same holds true for NT Wright when he writes his awesome books? Surely these authors shut themselves in for a few months to pump out quality books?