Unplanned Modernity?

Armodoxy for Today: Unplanned Modernity

Planned obsolescence is a strategy used by manufacturers to design products with a deliberately limited lifespan, so that consumers will need to replace them sooner than expected. It started back in the late 1800s with lightbulbs and today, most electronic equipment and gadgets are built to be obsolete within some timeframe.  Usually the consumer is alerted with a message: this device can no longer be updated, leaving you with the only option of purchasing a new model.

Jesus’ message is the opposite of planned obsolescence. Perhaps we may call it unplanned modernity. Jesus’ message is always relevant and new. Because it is not fabricated and in sync and harmony with the universe, it is natural. It is unplanned. Forever modern, forever contemporary, never out of style, never needing any extra upgrades, eternally true. Once acquired, keep it polished, and it will last a lifetime. This has been the formula adopted by the Armenian Church. No reason to consider an upgrade. This is Armodoxy.

Today’s one minute for Summertime.