Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: The concept of having a different world in a virtual reality is nothing new. However, the rapid development of such world, often known as the metaverse, has caught many peoples??" attention including believers. Even in its earliest stage of development, the metaverse has already attracted many interested stakeholders and investors as it promises to open up many possibilities and offers many other opportunities. Of course it does not come without any negative aspects. Yet, like any other previous advancements in technology, one should first assess its weight in order to determine the appropriate response. This paper tries to answer the question of whether the metaverse should be seen as a threat or an opportunity especially by the church. The authors hope that this writing will ultimately help the church to realize this coming world in the near future and make the best preparation as soon as possible to anticipate this revolutionary disruption. The church will hopefully be able to provide the necessary spiritual care for the ??Sreal? people behind and within this virtual reality.
Source: Kurios
Language: English
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4368366368