Technology and Religion

Religions

Whether one conforms to Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, or Buddhism teachings, we all have noted that technology has disrupted how we access religious materials or get teachings based on their religious activities. Technology has changed how these religious organizations interact with their followers, and below is a list of technological advancements that have helped change the religious circle.

The Internet and Religion

“The internet is robbing people of their faith” is one statement that many of us have heard from our colleagues or family members. However, this is a tool that has helped religious organizations reach out to their congregant, especially during a pandemic such as the COVID-19, with governments restricting mass gatherings and congregations. With an online presence, religious groups can reach out to many people increasing their base.

Smartphones

Smartphones have become our way of life, especially if looking for information related to a particular topic, including religion or bible studies. Nowadays, it’s possible to stream online church services through smartphones and make contributions through various online payment platforms.

Social Media

From research, an average Facebook user spends 15 hours on the site per month. However, this does not show that people or religious organizations don’t use the application for personal benefits. With social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, one can follow religious organizations that they affiliate with and know what is happening on the religion front.

Applications

Most religious organizations have applications on either the Google play store or the IoS platforms. With these applications, people can follow services and get other religious information through push notifications. One can download apps that offer Bibble, Koran, and Torah teachings.

There are greater avenues that one can use to access various religious information on the internet, and we recommend starting with the listed platforms.