Thursday, February 22, 2007
Religion Online
In Chapter three we read an article entitled “CyberFaith”. I found it to be extremely interesting in regards to the anonymity of the internet and how one pursues religion online. Face to face interactions can sometimes be very daunting for a person especially if they feel they might be scrutinized for speaking their mind. The ability to ask questions freely allows people to really express their thoughts and explore their religion further. A Jewish version known as Askmoses.com is somewhat similar to Cyberfaith in that it allows a person to remain anonymous and ask whatever they want to a Rabbi in an online chat. The invention of these types of websites has provided an important alternative to those seeking religion in a safe environment far from rebuke or public humiliation.
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I definitely agree with the conclusions drawn in that article. I'm not a particularly inhibited person, especially when it comes to religion, and I like spending time with people who don't get easily offended at both my stupid questions and stupid ideas. But for people who do, anonymity would be great.
wow, that seems like an excellent idea. so many people wrap themselves in such a tunnel-vision hatred to outsiders that when they are with friends they cannot express any true curiosity in the unknown, they just bash it. something like this would help people break out of such groups by finding the answers they need. Anonymity to the rescue!
I agree with Josh, this would allow for the free trade of ideas and would answer a lot of questions...
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