As I remain fascinated by the impact of Generation Z influencers, upon our world, I came across an article by Robert Mickens (UCANews - 26th Sept, 2925), regarding the rise of interest in the Latin Mass. He hinted at the role played within this church movement, by "a cadre of Gen Z youth on social media who call themselves "Catholic influencers'".
What Mickens does not mention in his article, which I understand, is that Gen Z feels left out, badly done by in history, so they are searching, wanting to make their mark. Where do they turn in their search? Not necessarily in the wisest direction.
Only, this weekend, Deutsche Welle's 77 Percent took a look at young, African influencers. Here is what stays with me.
Who defines the truth?
Government, business, the people? I note they did not mention Church or religion or elders.
The 'who' sit under the scrutiny of defining questions, asking if these institutions can be trusted and if they have an agenda.
What is truth?
Trurth is presented as relative. Nothing is absolute.
Right information is the basis for truth. Any information may also be relative, according to its source.
Where do values stand in this?
The culture is immediate and now.
The audience's attention span is short.
Where does this leave me in my fascination and pondering. My fear is that ones may just follow what is easiest or fastest. There is no point in going backwards. Going forward is my rule of thumb, even when I am caught in my bubble.
I share here a photo from Mickens' article. It may look like an old and backward scene. It is anything but that. It is a photo of a grand procession of bishops, at St Peter's Basilica , during the Second Vatican Counil. This procession is an embodiment of moving forward from a past, that was becoming deadening and thus challenging change for the good. This movement was both noble and courageous, taken together. It is still challenging us today, embodied in the quest of Gen Z influencers. Their quest is ours, and together we can move forward.
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