The iPad and other similar electronic “books” in the liturgy are not the only intrusion of gadgetry in the liturgy. So what is the appropriate use of technology in liturgy?
Data projectors are almost universally used. Powerpoint has become a must. What about recorded music?
In a recent Blog Bosco Peters looks at a few of the issues. “Sure, there’s possibly ways of incorporating digital images and contemporary technology,” he says, but concludes that “When it come to the liturgy – I’m mostly a Luddite”.
Bosco Peters is runs a blog site Liturgy – worship that works – spirtuality that connects. He is an Anglican priest and academic.