So I had a back and forth with one of my Facebook friends. Never met the guy, but we have a lot of friends in common and I once purchased one of the items he made. He is a phenomenal craftsman, and the pen I bought from him was a Christmas present.
This conversation then ensued....
(His side of the conversation in bold)
Me: C, you should know this....
Screwtape's ‘fixated on politics’ quote, is not by C.S. Lewis
C: What did you think of the content even if not written by cs lewis?
Me: I think it's spot on as did the article writer who refuted the attribution of the quote. I don't think it does our cause any favors by spreading quotes incorrectly attributed. It lends to the increased promulgating of fake news which means nothing can be trusted.
C: I apoligize this is so offensive to you. So sorry to rock your world.
Me: Um.. you didn't offend me. I'm sorry if I offended you by posting this correction.
C: You didnt offend me in the slightest. In my vocation im used to critics who spend their time making sure others are in line.
Apparently, "C" was offended if I read his words correctly. They kind of drip with sarcasm.
I do respond to inaccuracies in quotes on Facebook regularly. The same with hoaxes, scams and other such nonsense which floods social media. Most of this stuff can be quickly researched by the person intending to 'spread the word.'
But, they usually don't.
If we allow untruth to become accepted truth, then our culture will have nothing to base itself on that is solid and, well, trustworthy. I see it as a big problem.
I just wish everyone else did as well.
