Abstract
Digital religion is a modern religious phenomenon in the era of technology. The transition from a traditional religious way to a technology-mediated way of religion is not easy. Various problems arise regarding the Biblical paradigm of worship, rites, and rituals. This study considers how the concept of digital religion appears in society and various new forms of worship, rites, and Christian rituals. Problems regarding biblical and non-biblical aspects will be the framing of the discussion in this paper, which is described with a qualitative approach. The whole review is directed to answer the main question, what things from traditional patterns must be maintained when the internet and digitalization take over.
Presenters
Sonny ZaluchuStudent, Doctoral, Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Baptis Indonesia Semarang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2023 Special Focus—Religion in the Public Sphere: From the Ancient Years to the Post-Modern Era
KEYWORDS
Digital Religion, Mediatization, Internet, Cyber Theology, Sociology, Worship
