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Social Networking: The Future of Spreading Religion

Social Networking: The Future of Spreading Religion. By: Eric Ortscheid. Topic. Discussed how today’s social networks have effected the way that individuals spread and look at religion. Argument.

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Social Networking: The Future of Spreading Religion

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  1. Social Networking: The Future of Spreading Religion By: Eric Ortscheid

  2. Topic • Discussed how today’s social networks have effected the way that individuals spread and look at religion.

  3. Argument • Religion would not be where it is today without the quickness and easiness of social networking sites

  4. Brief History: Spreading Religion Spread through trade Ex. Buddhism uses silk road Spread by Prophets Ex. Abraham, Elisha, Elijah- spread words of God to Jewish people Missionaries/ Apostles Ex. Paul spread religion/ built churches Radio Ex. KDKA first religious radio broadcast. Television Ex. Televangelists

  5. How Have Social Sites Helped Spread Religion? Popularity of social networking sites -Attracts Digital Generation Easy access of information -Religious information is everywhere Quickly find what individuals are looking for -Can simply type in what you are looking for and find it Use of videos, blogs and social network like features -sites like tangle.com have videos posted

  6. Religions Potential Positives: Can continue to use religion to spread to youth Ex. Tangle.com uses videos, blogs to attract users Negatives: Sites could become distracting/audience misses point Ex. Videos/blogs/ Facebook like apps Site that do not rely on entertainment will not be effective. Ex. Viewers want things that are entertaining

  7. Conclusion Social sites can be an effective way to spread religion Ex. Social sites are popular Social sites have made the topic interesting Ex. Technology rules in the digital generation/ Facebook groups/ Twitter If they use social sites effectively, then religion can once again be a topic of conversation Ex. Effective: sites that are entertaining and informational, sites with Facebook-like qualities

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