Religion and the Internet

Religions are represented on the Internet in many ways. There are sites which attempt to cover all religions, traditions, and faiths, such as Patheos (which also provides a forum for atheism and Humanism), Religious Tolerance, and Beliefnet. There are also sites that are specific to a religious tradition. Many sites are discussion groups, others host theological debates, and some provide advice concerning religious doctrine. Some sites aim to provide a religious experience facilitating prayer, meditation, or virtual pilgrimages.[1][2][3] People also leverage search engines to investigate aspects of religion.[4] Some religious websites are translated into several languages. For example, JW.ORG features content in over 1,000 languages.[5]

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  5. ^ "World's most widely translated website, JW.ORG, features content in 1,000 languages". Religion News Service. November 4, 2019.