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Eye on the world: Honesty in the media
In “Why fake news holds such allure” The Christian Science Monitor reports that a growing number of people say “facts don’t really matter” when it comes to news. “In recent years, research has shown that many Americans live in partisan bubbles, opting for news outlets that reaffirm their viewpoints.” Rather than seeking news that accurately informs, supporters of websites that are known for spreading fake news are looking to reinforce their deeply held views. Utter disregard for the truth indicates that fake news has become “the ultimatum of a political news culture that has increasingly focused on confirming readers’ own worldview instead of challenging them.” The bait-and-click revenue model of the news on the internet is perpetuating the problem. It’s important for society to clamp down on this growing trend, because “fake news can have an effect beyond misinformation.”
Ideas on this subject:
From the Bible:
Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous. Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
From the writings of Mary Baker Eddy:
Honesty is spiritual power. Dishonesty is human weakness, which forfeits divine help.
— Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 453
Christian Science commands man to master the propensities,—to hold hatred in abeyance with kindness, to conquer lust with chastity, revenge with charity, and to overcome deceit with honesty. Choke these errors in their early stages, if you would not cherish an army of conspirators against health, happiness, and success.
— Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 405
Related articles from The Christian Science Journal and the Christian Science Sentinel:
In “Honesty and progress”: “Without honesty, there is no truth on which to build—no foundation on which progress can proceed. Those who build on corruption may believe they are gaining power or success in the short term, but lies ultimately break down in the long term because they are built on fabrications—on nothing—and lies naturally devolve, forfeiting any power we seemed to have gained by the lie.” And “We each have the strength to look at ourselves honestly and build on Truth’s foundation, instead of on the fears, greed, or pride of human weakness. Even in the smallest of affairs, the power and effect of honesty are felt.”
In “Is honesty the best policy?”: “Genuine honesty goes beyond human goodness, having its origin and authority in God, in Truth itself. To the practicing Christian, honesty is as important to salvation as are love and compassion. The study of Christian Science impels one to be more Christlike, more loving, more honest. This divine Science brings to humanity the changeless standard of Truth, emulating Christ Jesus’ way of teaching, living, and healing.” And “In reality, there is no dishonest man; the only true consciousness is Truth, the divine Mind.”
The articles above and others dealing with this subject can be found on JSH-Online.com or on CSMonitor.com.