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A Theological Inquiry Regarding The Practice Of The Eucharist In Cyberspace, Janice L. Duce
A Theological Inquiry Regarding The Practice Of The Eucharist In Cyberspace, Janice L. Duce
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This study looks at the Eucharist in cyberspace, beginning with a case study of a faith community who met with controversy after the group shared the ritual in cyberspace. Based on a qualitative study of the practice and its aftermath, the theoretical analysis includes the nature of the Internet itself and its capacity as a location for networked communities; its capacity to operate as a communication medium for a religious ritual; and the involvement of active users.
The users in this case were members of a religious community interested in preserving their Eucharist theological tradition. The first set of major …