ubervu
Apple iPhone
Nexus One
+ Add
EMAIL ALERTS: SUBSCRIBE
Church Online: Those That Believe and Those That Do Not
Updated 4 months ago
Source: http://churchcrunch.com/
A recent technology piece by CNN highlighted how there have been some significant growth in the areas of online church. In addition to the growth of new “believers” there are equally (if not more) critics that emerge as well:
Online religious services offer convenience to those who are too isolated or infirm to attend a real-world church. But can worshipping via a computer offer true spiritual fulfillment?
I’m not here to necessarily put my foot down on which camp ...
- 17 comments on this story
Showing 10 relevant reactions out of 17.
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by John Saddington, Carol Thomas. Carol Thomas said: Church Online: Those That Believe and Those That Do Not: A recent technology piece by CNN highlighted how ther.. http://bit.ly/27XUQy [...]
well, at least he's passionate, right?
don't give up!
well, at least he's passionate, right?
don't give up!
I don't see it as an "either or" but a "both and". However, my pastor sees any form of social networking or online church as a diluting or dumbing down of the real thing: God in soundbytes. After our last conversation which I think found him backed into a corner by my enthusiasm, he penned numerous articles for our parish blog all on the subject of "fast food faith" ... See all content
I don't see it as an "either or" but a "both and". However, my pastor sees any form of social networking or online church as a diluting or dumbing down of the real thing: God in soundbytes. After our last conversation which I think found him backed into a corner by my enthusiasm, he penned numerous articles for our parish blog all on the subject of "fast food faith" ... See all content
This is a great point...!
This is a great point…!
I think a key here is that religion cannot be done online. Simple, plain, and easy. However, the relationship we all have in Jesus Christ can be done from anywhere. You'll likely never see the Catholic church understand or endorse online church campuses, but faith-based bodies of people in this generation will. The key is creating effective community, accountability, and usability in the online ... See all content
I think a key here is that religion cannot be done online. Simple, plain, and easy. However, the relationship we all have in Jesus Christ can be done from anywhere. You'll likely never see the Catholic church understand or endorse online church campuses, but faith-based bodies of people in this generation will. The key is creating effective community, accountability, and usability in the online ... See all content
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by John Saddington, mediaoutreach. mediaoutreach said: RT @human3rror: Church Online: Those That Believe and Those That Do Not – http://bit.ly/356TAA [...]
Follow us
FEEDBACKTwitterFacebook-
DASHBOARD
PRO
- MY KEYWORDS
PRO
-
TOOLS & WIDGETS