Posts Tagged ‘Online religion’

Can Church Tech Ultimately Improve Human Connectivity?

Thursday, June 13th, 2024
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During COVID-19, nearly every church utilised technology to keep its congregation engaged. Many viewed the pandemic as just another interruption to their most essential means of discipleship —in-person worship — and planned for communications to return to prepandemic methods after sheltering-in-place mandates ended. However, as the pandemic receded, churches discovered unexpected benefits to their newly Read more

Religion goes online. Can it stay there?

Thursday, October 14th, 2021
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The temple is emptier than it should be. The idols are alone. The country is in lockdown to manage the delta outbreak, and all the worshippers at Sri Venkateswara, a Hindu temple in Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, are at home. Online, though, the bells are ringing. A priest chants prayers on the Facebook livestream, and for Read more