TREND MAY BRING MORE PEOPLE TO 'CYBERCHURCH'

"Online confession is impossible," he said. "First, the sacrament of confession is always an act of worship; it is not communicating information. Absolution Online leads with a disclaimer that there are no guarantees as to the effectiveness of online confession. Clicking further leads...

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Published inWyoming tribune-eagle
Main Author Glover, Paula
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cheyenne, Wyo Wyoming Tribune-Eagle 18.06.2001
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Barna, George
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Summary:"Online confession is impossible," he said. "First, the sacrament of confession is always an act of worship; it is not communicating information. Absolution Online leads with a disclaimer that there are no guarantees as to the effectiveness of online confession. Clicking further leads to an official listing of sins -- absolution apparently just a click away, with penance offered despite the disclaimer. With people increasingly turning to the Internet for religious teaching, reading online devotionals and buying religious products, [George Barna] predicted all Christian faiths will experience challenges.
ISSN:1075-783X