The Internet as a Sacred Space

Outside reading #5
"Cyberspace as a Sacred Space: Communicating Religion on Computer Networks: Stephen D. O'Leary

When one considers sacred space, they think of the environment or perhaps houses of worship. And there is obviously an enormous amount of religious content on the internet, and simple search proves this easily. In this article, O'Leary intends to address how religion has been transformed with the help of technological advancements and prospects how it will continue to shape religious practice.

Not only does the internet serve as a research tool for religion at a basic level, it has extended its reaches in order to serve as a means by which to participate and practice religion. It is a forum for connectivity of spiritual people in real time around the world. Church goers may attend services from their office space if they so choose.

It also seems contradictory. The sacred commune that people are meant to experience is potentially lost in cyberspace. It is a convenient excuse to be spiritual. Can intermediate communication take place in cyberspace?