Shincheonji Bucheon Church Promotes Positive Digital Ethics Campaign
| A citizen is attaching a message of support during the 'Digital Ethics Campaign' held near Sangdong Station, Seoul, on 25th April. |
In a world increasingly prone to cyber bullying, no one should be victimised. That’s the message behind the Shincheonji Bartholomew Tribe Bucheon Church's latest campaign, held near Sangdong Station in Seoul, to spread a healthy internet language culture for citizens.
Transforming Clicks into Kindness
Under the theme "Comments are Consideration," the campaign aimed to prevent cyber violence and promote respectful language on social media. Rather than a one-way lecture, the event featured interactive corners where citizens could:
- Write Supportive Comments: Participants personally drafted messages of respect and encouragement.
- Take the Digital Literacy Quiz: A simple quiz was designed to help people intuitively understand that every comment is a message where hearts connect.
Youth Engagement: Protecting "You and Me"
The campaign drew significant attention from secondary school students. At the corner titled "A Gentle Line of Comments to Protect You and Me," students wrote anonymous messages of strength for their friends and themselves.
- Student Voices: 18-year-old Joo-hwan Jang wrote a message promising to stay by a friend’s side during hard times.
- Fighting Anonymity: Another student, Yoon-ah Kim (17), emphasised that "the practice of using anonymity to criticise others must stop," expressing hope that victims of malicious comments could find the strength to overcome their pain.
The "Nutrition" of Good Words
A creative highlight of the campaign was the visual contrast between hateful comments and respectful ones. The church visually equated kind comments to "bananas," defining Respect, Empathy, and Consideration as essential nutritional components for a healthy digital life. This clever metaphor emphasised the value of virtuous speech in a way that resonated with all ages.
Towards a Healthier Digital Future
A representative from the Shincheonji Bucheon Church stated that the most important goal was to help establish correct linguistic values in the internet environment. The church has pledged to continue this campaign until a healthy digital language culture is firmly rooted in society.
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