This document discusses a survey that found 50% of respondents were Christian, 35% were not religious, and 15% identified with other religions. 75% felt traditional religions were being replaced by hybrid online religions. It also explores the idea that the internet serves as a "vast cathedral of the mind" where people can explore and share religious ideas online in a collective way. The closing quote from an inspirational speech states "God is just what happens when humanity is connected! And humanity connected is God!"

1. RELIGION VS.
TECHNOLOGY
CONTEST OR COMPILATION?

3. AUDIENCE SURVEY RESULTS
• 50% Christians
• 35% Not Religious
• 15% Other
• 37.% Active in their respective religion
• 67.5% Do not consider themselves actively involved with their religion
• 50% tie each of those that do or do not follow the religion taught by parents
• 50% tie each for those respondents that use the internet to gain religious
knowledge
• 75% of respondents state they are more open to other religious beliefs based
on information found on the internet
• 75% feel that traditional religions are being replaced by hybrid religions
created in an online environment

4. THE INTERNET AS A TAPESTRY
For many signing on to the Internet is
a transformative act. In their eyes the
web is more than just a global
tapestry of personal computers. It is a
vast cathedral of the mind, a place
where ideas about God and religion
can resonate, where faith can be
shaped and defined by a collective
spirit. (Chama, 1996, p. 57)

5. CLOSING QUOTE
FROM JIM GILLIAM
• GOD IS JUST WHAT HAPPENS WHEN HUMANITY IS
CONNECTED!
• AND HUMANITY CONNECTED IS GOD!
VIEW HIS INSPIRATIONAL SPEECH@
http://www.kk.org/thetechnium/archives/2011/07/the_internet_is.php

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