塑造数字世界
Shaping a Digital World
德里克·C·舒尔曼 / Derek C. Schuurman
简介 Summary
舒尔曼从基督教世界观角度对数字时代的伦理反思。在互联网、社交媒体、人工智能等技术急速发展的时代，基督徒应当如何理解和参与数字世界的塑造？舒尔曼结合圣经的创造、堕落、救赎框架，探讨技术发展的机遇与挑战、虚拟关系与真实群体的关系、数字隐私与透明度的平衡等议题，为基督徒在数字时代的生活和事工提供了重要的伦理指导。
Schulman's ethical reflection on the digital age from a Christian worldview perspective. In an era of rapid development of internet, social media, artificial intelligence, and other technologies, how should Christians understand and participate in shaping the digital world? Combining biblical frameworks of creation, fall, and redemption, Schulman explores opportunities and challenges of technological development, relationships between virtual relationships and real communities, balance between digital privacy and transparency, providing important ethical guidance for Christian life and ministry in the digital age.
📑 章节 Chapters
Ch.1: Christian Calling in the Digital Age
舒尔曼确立基督徒在数字世界中的基本使命。作为神的形像承载者，我们被呼召成为数字世界的忠实管家，不是被动接受技术变革，而是主动参与塑造符合圣经价值观的数字文化。作者强调技术本身是中性的，关键在于如何使用。
Schuurman establishes Christians' fundamental mission in the digital world. As image-bearers of God, we're called to be faithful stewards of the digital world, not passively accepting technological change but actively participating in shaping digital culture that aligns with biblical values. The author emphasizes technology itself is neutral; the key is how we use it.
“God blessed them and said to them, 'Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.' 神就赐福给他们，又对他们说：'要生养众多，遍满地面，治理这地。'”
“Christians are not called to reject technology but to redeem it—to use digital tools in ways that reflect God's character and purposes. 基督徒不是被呼召拒绝技术，而是要救赎技术——以反映神的品格和目的的方式使用数字工具。”
Ch.2: Technology's Place in Creation Order
探讨技术在神的创造秩序中的合法地位。人类的创造性工作——包括发明技术——是对神创造活动的模仿和延续。舒尔曼分析圣经中的技术实例（建造会幕、所罗门圣殿等），展示神如何使用人类的技术能力来成就他的目的。
Explores technology's legitimate place in God's creation order. Human creative work—including technological invention—imitates and continues God's creative activity. Schuurman analyzes biblical technological examples (building the tabernacle, Solomon's temple), showing how God uses human technological abilities to accomplish his purposes.
“See, I have chosen Bezalel and have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills. 看哪，我已经提名召了比撒列，我也以神的灵充满了他，使他有智慧，有聪明，有知识，能做各样的工。”
“Technology is not fallen creation but fallen humanity's tool—it can serve either God's kingdom or human pride. 技术不是堕落的创造，而是堕落人性的工具——它可以服务于神的国度或人类的骄傲。”
Ch.3: Digital Impact on Human Relationships
分析数字技术如何改变人际关系的本质。社交媒体提供了前所未有的连接机会，但也带来了肤浅化、虚假化的风险。舒尔曼探讨虚拟关系与真实面对面交往的区别，强调身体性相遇在基督教人类学中的重要性。
Analyzes how digital technology changes the nature of human relationships. Social media provides unprecedented connection opportunities but also risks superficiality and artificiality. Schuurman explores differences between virtual relationships and real face-to-face encounters, emphasizing the importance of embodied encounters in Christian anthropology.
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. 铁磨铁，磨出刃来；朋友相感也是如此。”
“Digital connections can supplement but never replace the irreplaceable value of embodied, face-to-face community. 数字连接可以补充但永远无法取代有血有肉的面对面群体不可替代的价值。”
Ch.4: Artificial Intelligence and Human Dignity
探讨人工智能发展对人类尊严概念的挑战。当机器能够模拟甚至超越某些人类能力时，什么使人类独特？舒尔曼从神形象的角度回答这个问题，论证人类的尊严不在于能力而在于与神的关系，AI的发展不会威胁到这一基本真理。
Explores AI development's challenges to human dignity concepts. When machines can simulate or even surpass certain human capabilities, what makes humans unique? Schuurman answers from the imago Dei perspective, arguing human dignity lies not in capabilities but in relationship with God; AI development doesn't threaten this fundamental truth.
“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. 神就照着自己的形像造人，乃是照着他的形像造男造女。”
“Human uniqueness is not threatened by artificial intelligence because it rests not on what we can do but on who we are in relationship to God. 人类的独特性不会被人工智能威胁，因为它不在于我们能做什么，而在于我们在与神关系中是谁。”
Ch.5: Balancing Digital Privacy and Transparency
处理数字时代隐私与透明度的复杂平衡问题。一方面，隐私保护人类尊严和亲密关系；另一方面，过度隐私可能掩盖罪恶。舒尔曼从圣经的智慧文学中汲取原则，探讨如何在数字世界中既保护个人隐私又维护社区问责。
Addresses complex balance between privacy and transparency in the digital age. On one hand, privacy protects human dignity and intimate relationships; on the other, excessive privacy may conceal sin. Schuurman draws principles from biblical wisdom literature, exploring how to protect personal privacy while maintaining community accountability in the digital world.
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. 你要保守你心，胜过保守一切，因为一生的果效是由心发出。”
“Digital privacy should protect the sacred but not the sinful—we need wisdom to know the difference. 数字隐私应该保护神圣的东西而不是罪恶的东西——我们需要智慧来分辨二者的差别。”
Ch.6: Christian Witness in Cyberspace
探讨基督徒如何在网络空间进行有效见证。数字平台提供了前所未有的传福音机会，但也要求新的见证智慧。舒尔曼分析网络传播的特点，提供在虚拟环境中保持真实、爱心和智慧的实用指导。
Explores how Christians can effectively witness in cyberspace. Digital platforms provide unprecedented evangelistic opportunities but also require new witnessing wisdom. Schuurman analyzes characteristics of online communication, providing practical guidance for maintaining authenticity, love, and wisdom in virtual environments.
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. 只要心里尊主基督为圣。有人问你们心中盼望的缘由，就要常作准备，以温柔、敬畏的心回答各人。”
“Digital witness requires the same heart virtues as face-to-face evangelism—love, patience, gentleness—but with new skills for virtual communication. 数字见证要求与面对面传福音相同的内心美德——爱心、耐心、温柔——但需要虚拟沟通的新技能。”
Ch.7: The Church's Mission in the Digital Age
分析教会如何适应和利用数字技术履行大使命。在线崇拜、数字门训、虚拟小组等新形式既带来机遇也带来挑战。舒尔曼强调教会的本质职能不变，但表达方式需要创新，同时保持神学完整性。
Analyzes how churches can adapt to and utilize digital technology for fulfilling the Great Commission. New forms like online worship, digital discipleship, virtual small groups bring both opportunities and challenges. Schuurman emphasizes churches' essential functions remain unchanged, but expression methods need innovation while maintaining theological integrity.
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. 所以你们要去，使万民作我的门徒，奉父、子、圣灵的名给他们施洗。”
“Digital tools can extend the church's reach but never replace the church's essence—gathered believers in covenant community. 数字工具可以扩展教会的触及范围，但永远无法取代教会的本质——立约群体中聚集的信徒。”
Ch.8: Digital Addiction and Spiritual Health
探讨数字设备过度使用对属灵生活的负面影响。持续的连接和刺激干扰了安静、默想、深度思考等属灵实践。舒尔曼提供圣经的原则来帮助基督徒建立健康的数字使用习惯，保护属灵敏感度。
Explores negative impacts of excessive digital device use on spiritual life. Constant connectivity and stimulation interfere with spiritual practices like silence, meditation, and deep thinking. Schuurman provides biblical principles to help Christians establish healthy digital usage habits and protect spiritual sensitivity.
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. 你们要休息，要知道我是神。我必在外邦中被尊崇，在遍地上也被尊崇。”
“Digital sabbaths and intentional disconnection are not legalistic rules but spiritual disciplines that protect our capacity to hear God's voice. 数字安息日和故意断联不是律法主义规条，而是保护我们听见神声音能力的属灵操练。”
Ch.9: Digital Ethics and Christian Character
建立网络行为的伦理框架。匿名性和距离感可能降低道德抑制，但基督徒在网络空间中仍然要活出基督的品格。舒尔曼处理网络霸凌、假新闻传播、版权侵权等具体伦理问题，提供圣经的指导原则。
Establishes ethical framework for online behavior. Anonymity and distance may lower moral inhibitions, but Christians must still live out Christ's character in cyberspace. Schuurman addresses specific ethical issues like cyberbullying, fake news spreading, and copyright infringement, providing biblical guiding principles.
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 凡是真实的、可敬的、公义的、清洁的、可爱的、有美名的，若有什么德行，若有什么称赞，这些事你们都要思念。”
“The same moral standards that govern face-to-face interactions must govern our digital communications and online behavior. 管理面对面互动的相同道德标准也必须管理我们的数字沟通和网络行为。”
Ch.10: Reimagining the Digital Future
展望基督徒如何积极参与塑造数字技术的未来发展。不是被动适应技术变革，而是基于圣经价值观主动引导技术发展方向。舒尔曼鼓励基督徒进入科技行业，在人工智能、生物技术等前沿领域发挥盐和光的作用。
Looks ahead to how Christians can actively participate in shaping digital technology's future development. Instead of passively adapting to technological change, proactively guide technology's direction based on biblical values. Schuurman encourages Christians to enter the tech industry, serving as salt and light in frontier fields like AI and biotechnology.
“You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 你们是世上的盐。你们是世上的光。城造在山上，是不能隐藏的。”
“Christians must not retreat from digital innovation but engage it redemptively, helping to create technologies that serve human flourishing under God's design. 基督徒不能从数字创新中退缩，而必须救赎性地参与其中，帮助创造服务于神设计下人类繁荣的技术。”