Discuss the impact of technology on religion

      

Discuss the impact of technology on religion

  

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Chriss
Technology is a collection of techniques, methods and skills that are used in the accomplishment of certain objectives. It involves the use of machines including computers,mobile phones among others. It has affected the way of living among human beings in various aspects of life which includes: Education, Industry and religion.

The impacts of technology on religion can be argued both negatively or positively. Positively,technology for example the use of internet has helped religious organizations to gather faithfuls from the digital droves. Many people search church services on the internet. To be able to reach such large number of people, you need to be present online.

Creating social media accounts for example Facebook and Twitter gives a platform whereby religious organizations can serve its congregation in various ways. Through this,the congregation can share their thoughts and insights. It can be used to announce social service events.

People nowadays use mobile phones to access religious texts such as ebooks. This is unlike the tradition whereby one would move around with a heavy book.

There are also Apps that can give members easy access to the Bible and other holy books such as Koran.Some religious leaders use such apps to carryout sermons.

Negatively, during sermons some people concentrate much on their mobile phones chatting on social media hence not listening to what the preacher says.You find them on their smartphones during church service.

The internet has contents such as ponography that may make someone lose good morals.

Prolonged use of this technological devices may cause side effects to one's health.
Kchris answered the question on November 15, 2018 at 12:31


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