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The vitality of new media and religion: Communicative perspectives, practices, and authority in spiritual organization

TitleThe vitality of new media and religion: Communicative perspectives, practices, and authority in spiritual organization
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2016
AuthorsCheong, PH
JournalNew Media and Society
Volume1
Issue8
Pagination1-8
Date Published2016
KeywordsAuthority, Communication, convergence, digital media, Globalization, religion, spiritual organizing
Abstract

It is significant that we are witnessing the growth of a distinct subfield focusing on new media and religion as the relationship between the two is not just important, it is vital. I discuss in this article how this vitality is both figurative and literal in multiple dimensions. Mediated communication brings forth and constitutes the (re)production of spiritual realities and collectivities, as well as co-enacts religious authority. In this way, new mediations serve as the lifeblood for religious organizing and activism. Further research in religious communication will illuminate a richer understanding of digital religion, especially as a globally distributed phenomenon.

URLhttp://nms.sagepub.com/content/early/2016/05/30/1461444816649913.abstract
DOI10.1177/1461444816649913