Religious+Networking+Online

= __ **Religious Networking Online** __ =

//primarily based on "The First Church of Facebook"//

 * The general opinion of the debaters in the article seems to be that virtual religion will not, or should not, replace real-life interactions with a religious community. Online interactions, however, are advocated by some debaters as a positive supplement to physical presence, especially for younger people and those who are quiet in face-to-face encounters.
 * The sub-articles also emphasize the importance of physical gathering as a precinct for spiritual connection with God. The commenters, however, often differentiate between communal religious connection and personal spiritual connection, which some of them feel is as easily achieved by oneself.
 * There are also several variations of two distinct opinions from commenters: one that says "Virtual anything will never replace real life, so this debate is all academic," and another which denounces religion itself, suggesting that religious believers may be mentally challenged. The ensuing flame wars are usually not worth reading.