Publisher's Synopsis
Religion promotes good will in the society by fostering a sense of brotherhood among the people. Religious people are compassionate towards others as religion teaches its followers to be benevolent and sympathetic towards the other human beings. It regulates life and encourages individuals not to indulge in bad habits that are detrimental to society. Majority of People suffering from drug related addiction turn towards religion to develop will power so that they can leave the habit. One of the greatest difficulties in studying religion on the Internet is keeping pace with its rapid developments and changes. This has been a significant issue when developing theoretical frameworks for examining religious participation on the World Wide Web. Religion has always had a significant online presence, but it is a shifting environment with the number of sites increasing rapidly, and the types of sites created changing significantly with the advancements of new technologies. This volume integrates together the work of experts from key disciplinary perspectives. First chapter revealed that spreading Islamic messages via Twitter by using kultwit has become trends among some Islamic scholars. In addition, this also help them to convey their messages with more attractive to all people and specifically to the Islamic community. Through a focus on the early history of a mass mediated ritual practice, third chapter describes the "apparatus of belief," or the specific ways in which individual religious belief has become intimately related to tele-technologies such as the radio. Furthermore, this work explores how conservative and progressive black Protestants interrogate the theological theme of the sacrality of black life through digital media. Instagram has become one of the most popular social media with over 400 million users worldwide. Instagram is especially designed for mobile use: taking photos, editing and sharing. Many religious and spiritual leaders do use Instagram and attract millions of followers. Hence, new insights in studying the relationship between religious leaders and authority in a media age are also offered. This volume will be of invaluable for students and researchers wanting to develop a deeper understanding of the field.
