My apologies for a such a late closure on our current debate.  As always time got away from me and then the HSB was closed and I couldn't do anything, and then we had a funeral to attend several hours away from here.  Sooo... Here we finally are!

Homy711 gave the final comment of this debate falling into the "absurd" catagory.  I think I agree.  In posting the debate on if our time was spent wisely, I wondered if there would be those that believe that it is. 

I was hoping that someone might decide to conted for the side they don't truly believe.  There is something to be learned in knowing the other sides arguments, it helps you to conted for truth. 

So, on to the debate! 

Those that conteded that our time is spent wisely:

Once again, none.

Those that contended that our time is not spent wisely:

OreoSouza - Contends that technology has basically separated people. We are not working in groups to accomplish something, but rather working with machines to accomplish our goals. We then run from one technological advance to another, instead of building a relationship with each other and our Savior.  Our time can not be called well spent if it has not been spent obeying the Greatest Commandment and the other Commandment just like it: building relationship with the Father and with each other. Matthew 22:37-40

DreweLlyn - Contends that in other countries where either high technology doesn’t exist, or where it is not affordable, people value family and friendships much more than they do in America. Visiting with neighbors and drinking coffee are the norm, not the exception. People work hard (the women chopped wood, beat carpets, and did all the housework), but they always had time for visiting.

So, the answer to our question, "Are we spending our time (given to us by technological advances) wisely?  No, we aren't.

Is technology to blame for the fact that we don't spend our time wisely?  How many more machines will be made to make our lives easier and save time?  We know that it is man who is to blame for the problems we have in this world, not the technology itself. 

DreweLlyn wrote something very well, that I will share for closing:

First, we must define "well spent". Does that mean making money? Does that mean being entertained? If those two are our definitions, then my response would be, "Yes, all this extra free time is well spent" because the pursuit of money and distraction are rampant in this country. However, because the Bible is our "plumb line" we must allow the Bible to define how best to use our time. I won't bother referencing everything (unless I need to) because the message permeates The Word, that life is about relationships...our relationship with God and with each other. Based on that definition I must say, “No, we are not spending our time wisely.”

Are we wise enough to learn anything from this?  I truly hope so.