Josh Benner

Category: Commentary

  • CNN host calls Parler an echo chamber. Fails to realize CNN is its own echo chamber

    I was struck by recent comments from Brian Stelter on CNN. In a conversation with Pamela Brown, they criticized the new Twitter-alternative, Parler. Stelter said: “People are going more and more into their own echo chambers. More and more into their own bubbles, especially Trump voters. There’s this new social media app called Parler getting…

  • Sermon: the light of the world – John 8:12

    John 8:12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Prayer Our heavenly Father,  We thank you for this day.  Lord with all of the cases of Covid going around town right now, we continue…

  • Parler explodes in popularity. Is it a new frontier?

    Just a thought. Parler was the most popularly downloaded app this weekend. With increased censorship on social media platforms, many Conservatives have flocked to Parler, a microblogging site, similar to Twitter. (By the way, you can find me on Parler @Joshbenner). There’s nothing wrong with new social networking sites, but it’s interesting to consider the…

  • Chaos, questions, and waiting: election 2020

    So many Americans have put their hope in the results of this election, and amazingly, no one is happy. Yet another reason not to make everything in life about politics. It does appear that former Vice President Joe Biden has the inside track to victory. But there will be legal challenges and litigation. For conservatives,…

  • Whoever wins this election is not a savior

    The political division is incredible. The name calling. The condescension. The assumptions we make about the people who support the other candidate. It’s unfortunate. We have so many news sources, websites, social media platforms, and “fact” checking websites, all to backup one’s adopted views. For many, more and more time is invested, which raises the…