The article focuses on the latest trend of creating websites, social media in order to reinforce a digital presence. This is something that has been lacking in the 21st century with many religious organisations lacking in the technological knowledge or even the following online in order to create services for their religion. This is something that the people in charge have realised and are creating an online presence in order to widen their message.
- The C of E has launched a website, A Christmas Near You, with details of more than 34,000 carol services across the country
- The Dalai Lama has 13.1 million followers; Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, clocks in at 98,000.
- Christians all over the world can follow daily Bible readings and prayers online via services such as Pray as You Go, an app pioneered by the Jesuits 10 years ago.
- Church of Scotland this month launched an online advent calendar featuring a series of videos covering issues such as refugees and domestic violence. It expects 250,000 viewers by Christmas Day.
Personally, I think it is fantastic. Religious organisations have never had a solid online presence and it is something that is crucial I believe in order to spread knowledge and fight ignorance. I believe that if more religious groups are creating newer modern websites with greater details and information, they will be able to create an interest in people and possibly fight extremism.
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