Strongly dislike Smartphones

I would love to go back to a time before smartphones. I have not used one for about a year and my life, my confidence and my relationships have changed so dramatically. Personally I think they are evil for a large number of reasons, but I also see hypocrisy there in the fact that I am using a laptop and usually I would not use a site like this also even though I don't see this particular site as a bad thing. I am just on crutches for the next 3 weeks so I have a lot of time indoors. If anyone has any thoughts on smartphones then feel free to share. Doesn't have to be a debate or anything and I can see it from other perspectives because I was addicted to my smartphone in the past. I would love to meet or speak to another young person that doesn't have a smartphone but I have not yet.

Romans chapter one says 'Inventors of evil things' so, I do believe things can be evil.

I am very interested in technology and sit at the computer for many productive things (no gaming!). For the work and privately. I'm also interested in old technology, some of which is even older than me.

Nevertheless, I take a very critical view of many things today and the ignorance of many (most?) Christians in this area gives me pause for thought. Using any standard device and software without questioning... And if you ask them about the Linux operating system as an alternative, for example, they make long faces. They quickly come up with the argument that their favorite game won't run on it, for example.

As far as smartphones are concerned, I share Cath's negative attitude here. Mine will be 12 years (!) old in a few weeks. And I only use it for the bare essentials. I usually leave it at home in my private life. I don't want to subordinate myself to this idol and I certainly don't want to carry this tracking device around with me all the time. Works wonderfully. You just have to organize yourself a bit, but that worked for thousands of years before too.

I looked around and found nothing to suggest "things" refer to objects.


NLT
30 They are backstabbers, haters of God, insolent, proud, and boastful. They invent new ways of sinning, and they disobey their parents.

NIV
30 slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents;

ESV
inventors of evil

BSB
They invent new forms of evil

NASB
inventors of evil,

AMP
inventors [of new forms] of evil


https://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionary/evil-thing/
An evil thing or evil things may be the thoughts of evil men, their plans or their deeds; or the things men suffer for their own wrongs; or the evils consequent upon the errors of others.


https://www.trinitycda.org/they-are-inventors-of-evil-things/
Louw-Nida’s Greek-English lexicon describes the phrase as follows – an inventor of evil things is “one who thinks up schemes or plans of action—‘contriver, inventor, one who thinks up.’ ἐφευρετὰς κακῶν ‘they think up ways of doing evil.” They scheme and plot and determine how to do evil.

https://biblehub.com/commentaries/romans/1-30.htm
Inventors of evil things - This doubtless refers to their seeking to find out new arts or plans to practice evil; new devices to gratify their lusts and passions.

I agree, I think that young people are being told that they need a smartphone even for communication but we can all observe the consequences of that. With rising mental health issues and young people who cannot look you in the eye when you serve them at a retail store. It is sad


KJV 'Inventors of evil things'

Even in the translations you selected. Smartphones have made young people rely on technology to get them through the day. So many young people don't even know how to cook, don't know how to survive and don't know how to think for themselves. This was not done by accident. When you ask someone their opinion, they will check in with google before they check in with the bible. If you look into the history of apple, you can see that there were evil influences there. And when I say 'look into' I don't mean google it.

Matthew 7:17-19 tells us that will we know people by their fruits. The fruit of smartphones is a poor attention span, inability to think rationally, addictive tendencies, Vanity/Pride, Lust, materialistic value on an object. Not to mention, poor sense of direction and poor mathematical skill, because the newer generations don't need to use their brain for things when the phone will do the thinking for you.

Social media's popularity is also reliant on smartphones, without the camera option to document every mundane aspect of our lives, social media wouldn't be able to take a hold of us the way it has. You could argue that it is the way you use the smartphone but the majority of young people are addicted to them. They may say they are not but if the phone dies or breaks, their day is ruined.

The devil is cunning, the master of lies. Smartphones may seem great and harmless and helpful but that is how it is intended for us to view it. But it is slowing getting worse and worse wherein people literally don't even know what reality is now. And It will continue to get worse, they introduce these things slowly for a reason. The technology that is available to world leaders and tech designers is at least 10 years ahead of what is released to the general public and they control when to release all these things. Yes, the technology makes some corrupt people very rich and therefore very powerful but there is a whole lot more going on behind the scenes. And these people know where you are all the time, they know what you are buying and they probably have your thumbprint and face I.D scan. So, if you ever do want to get out of their radar, it will already be too late.

It's okay that we disagree. if you don't think it is evil, then keep it. But the Bible says that whatever you do, do it in faith. So, if you are convinced it is okay. Go right ahead. May God bless you and keep you.

I'm not against someone using technology properly as some have explained so well. I'm using it right now and try to be a blessing to others each day as others do too .

It is a big stumbling block, however for many people. If I had a child or teenager, they would not have the option of having a smart phone with internet. In spite of how much useful and good information is available, there's way too much temptation that can destroy their lives. Even the big tech CEOs and VPs who were interviewed admit that their own children are not permitted to have cell phones.

That should make parents stop and think.

I agree completely,

young people don't need the influence of technology as their brain is forming.

I think technology can be used responsibly as long as we would be willing to get rid of it if God called us to, as to not make it an idol.

There are of course benefits and we are called to be 'A light in the darkness' and so even among evil, we can do great things if called to.

I do think it is important to understand the history of these things because there is a lot of hidden stuff that we don't know about technology.
But it seems that you have thought it through and that is great to hear.

God bless you and any future children you may have.

I agree, I think that young people are being told that they need a smartphone even for communication but we can all observe the consequences of that. With rising mental health issues and young people who cannot look you in the eye when you serve them at a retail store. It is sad


KJV 'Inventors of evil things'

Even in the translations you selected. Smartphones have made young people rely on technology to get them through the day. So many young people don't even know how to cook, don't know how to survive and don't know how to think for themselves. This was not done by accident. When you ask someone their opinion, they will check in with google before they check in with the bible. If you look into the history of apple, you can see that there were evil influences there. And when I say 'look into' I don't mean google it.

Matthew 7:17-19 tells us that will we know people by their fruits. The fruit of smartphones is a poor attention span, inability to think rationally, addictive tendencies, Vanity/Pride, Lust, materialistic value on an object. Not to mention, poor sense of direction and poor mathematical skill, because the newer generations don't need to use their brain for things when the phone will do the thinking for you.

Social media's popularity is also reliant on smartphones, without the camera option to document every mundane aspect of our lives, social media wouldn't be able to take a hold of us the way it has. You could argue that it is the way you use the smartphone but the majority of young people are addicted to them. They may say they are not but if the phone dies or breaks, their day is ruined.

The devil is cunning, the master of lies. Smartphones may seem great and harmless and helpful but that is how it is intended for us to view it. But it is slowing getting worse and worse wherein people literally don't even know what reality is now. And It will continue to get worse, they introduce these things slowly for a reason. The technology that is available to world leaders and tech designers is at least 10 years ahead of what is released to the general public and they control when to release all these things. Yes, the technology makes some corrupt people very rich and therefore very powerful but there is a whole lot more going on behind the scenes. And these people know where you are all the time, they know what you are buying and they probably have your thumbprint and face I.D scan. So, if you ever do want to get out of their radar, it will already be too late.

It's okay that we disagree. if you don't think it is evil, then keep it. But the Bible says that whatever you do, do it in faith. So, if you are convinced it is okay. Go right ahead. May God bless you and keep you.

How did I know you'd quote the KJV again? Haha
Problem is your assumption is that things mean objects.
Also I noticed you ignored the other three quotes I offered.
I am disabled. Live alone. Have numerous medical issues. Having a cell phone means I have access to emergency medical care anywhere I am. Or to keep in touch with doctors. Or get updates on blood tests.
I access this site through my phone, as well. When I first moved here I spent 6 months looking for work. Ever since then I've been disabled. Therefore I made no friends, and haven't since. So I use my phone for socialization.
It also helps me to keep in touch with my siblings who live an hour away. They live closer to my father, whose in a long term care facility the rest of his life. So they're able to keep me updated on my father since I can't make it there as often.
But when I do see him I use my phones GPS. I've never been great at directions, so it's a huge help. I also use it to help find some doctors offices, since I'm often referred to specialists in other locations.
I keep track of my bills and paying them this way.
Order things as needed through it since I don't go to the store.
Keep track of weather to be aware of storms. Or what days I can visit my dad, rainy and stormy days and a no for me to drive in.
Not to mention if the power or internet go out I still have access to the internet and to make emergency calls.
Im not obsessed with social media.
So inherently evil.

Me look up Apple? I'll put all the time and effort you did into looking up inventors of evil. Seems fair.

How did I know you'd quote the KJV again? Haha
Problem is your assumption is that things mean objects.
Also I noticed you ignored the other three quotes I offered.
I am disabled. Live alone. Have numerous medical issues. Having a cell phone means I have access to emergency medical care anywhere I am. Or to keep in touch with doctors. Or get updates on blood tests.
I access this site through my phone, as well. When I first moved here I spent 6 months looking for work. Ever since then I've been disabled. Therefore I made no friends, and haven't since. So I use my phone for socialization.
It also helps me to keep in touch with my siblings who live an hour away. They live closer to my father, whose in a long term care facility the rest of his life. So they're able to keep me updated on my father since I can't make it there as often.
But when I do see him I use my phones GPS. I've never been great at directions, so it's a huge help. I also use it to help find some doctors offices, since I'm often referred to specialists in other locations.
I keep track of my bills and paying them this way.
Order things as needed through it since I don't go to the store.
Keep track of weather to be aware of storms. Or what days I can visit my dad, rainy and stormy days and a no for me to drive in.
Not to mention if the power or internet go out I still have access to the internet and to make emergency calls.
Im not obsessed with social media.
So inherently evil.

Me look up Apple? I'll put all the time and effort you did into looking up inventors of evil. Seems fair.

I 100% agree that if God has convicted you and said not to use a smartphone, then absolutely, don't use one.

I also agree that it's wise to ask ourselves if something is bringing us closer to God or driving us further way, or if we are putting too much importance on something. If so, then yes, get rid of it.

But for me it's a lot like alcohol. I don't like the taste of alcohol by itself, and get allergic reactions if I try to drink it straight. But I do like some foods (pasta sauce, for example) made with it and don't have problems if I don't have very much.

However, alcohol is not an issue for me personally. I only have one bottle of alcohol in my house, and it took me almost 5 years to even open it because I hardly ever make the recipe I use it for (which was the only reason I bought it in the first place.) I can tell you the last time I drank -- it was at Thanksgiving dinner last year, when I tried about 2 sips of cranberry wine -- and didn't like it at all, so went back to drinking my water.

But for others, alcohol is definitely a problem (said in fact and not in judgment,) and something they should never be around.



I hope you are blessed during your 3 weeks here. I'm very glad that this site will be helpful to you during your recovery.

But for me, if I were to leave tech/the internet behind completely, it would cut off my avenue to meet, pray for and serve others, as well as a chance to make lifelong friends.

I would love to go back to a time before smartphones. I have not used one for about a year and my life, my confidence and my relationships have changed so dramatically. Personally I think they are evil for a large number of reasons, but I also see hypocrisy there in the fact that I am using a laptop and usually I would not use a site like this also even though I don't see this particular site as a bad thing. I am just on crutches for the next 3 weeks so I have a lot of time indoors. If anyone has any thoughts on smartphones then feel free to share. Doesn't have to be a debate or anything and I can see it from other perspectives because I was addicted to my smartphone in the past. I would love to meet or speak to another young person that doesn't have a smartphone but I have not yet.

I think the topic came up for a simpler reason. I'm just overthinking it all.

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Cell Phones are Just Evil

If you look into the history of apple, you can see that there were evil influences there. And when I say 'look into' I don't mean google it.

I would love to go back to a time before smartphones. I have not used one for about a year and my life, my confidence and my relationships have changed so dramatically. Personally I think they are evil for a large number of reasons, but I also see hypocrisy there in the fact that I am using a laptop and usually I would not use a site like this also even though I don't see this particular site as a bad thing. I am just on crutches for the next 3 weeks so I have a lot of time indoors. If anyone has any thoughts on smartphones then feel free to share. Doesn't have to be a debate or anything and I can see it from other perspectives because I was addicted to my smartphone in the past. I would love to meet or speak to another young person that doesn't have a smartphone but I have not yet.

I am basically 15 and I have never had a smartphone.

I am basically 15 and I have never had a smartphone. I have a slim camera for recording, and an mp3 player for music, and I would like a flip phone for just texting, because unfortunately in our world, if you don't have a phone you miss out. however I never want a smartphone. I think laptops are actually better than smartphones, because it cannot be carried in your pocket. so many teens, and even kids are completely addicted to phone.