Futuristic religion
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_Maksutov
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Futuristic religion
How long before religions make use of virtual reality and immersive experiences? What might that look like?
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_Gunnar
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Re: Futuristic religion
Can we be sure that no religions are already doing that?
No precept or claim is more likely to be false than one that can only be supported by invoking the claim of Divine authority for it--no matter who or what claims such authority.
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Re: Futuristic religion
Maksutov wrote:How long before religions make use of virtual reality and immersive experiences? What might that look like?
Don't churches already do this to a degree? Light shows and spirit band; and pageants and such...or were you thinking cutting edge digital tech like the inevitable next step for how an architect sells his/her product?:
http://catholicleader.com.au/news/new-c ... al-reality
or like this guy?
http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/me ... nes-of-the
I suppose the shorter answer to your OP question is - "not long, not long at all".
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I can tell if a person is judgmental just by looking at them
what is chaos to the fly is normal to the spider - morticia addams
If you're not upsetting idiots, you might be an idiot. - Ted Nugent
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Re: Futuristic religion
For once, subgenius made valid point.
No precept or claim is more likely to be false than one that can only be supported by invoking the claim of Divine authority for it--no matter who or what claims such authority.
“If you make people think they're thinking, they'll love you; but if you really make them think, they'll hate you.”
― Harlan Ellison
“If you make people think they're thinking, they'll love you; but if you really make them think, they'll hate you.”
― Harlan Ellison
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_Maksutov
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Re: Futuristic religion
CGI temple ceremonies. CGI raptures and healings. CGI Catholic communions where you see the wafer actually turn into the body of Christ. Mmmmm. 
"God" is the original deus ex machina. --Maksutov
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Re: Futuristic religion
Wait... isn't religion already a virtual reality?
Or am I getting the word "virtual" mixed up with "alternate?"
Or am I getting the word "virtual" mixed up with "alternate?"
God belief is for people who don't want to live life on the universe's terms.
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Re: Futuristic religion
But to answer your question, what might that look like?
I'm thinking your typical Mel Gibson movie.
I'm thinking your typical Mel Gibson movie.
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Re: Futuristic religion
Remember the hi-tech felt boards?
Wasn't exactly virtual reality.
Maybe someone will figure out how to monetize a religion into an online game. Of course you could argue that World of Warcraft is an online religion. What form will televangelism take in the 21st Century?
Wasn't exactly virtual reality.
Maybe someone will figure out how to monetize a religion into an online game. Of course you could argue that World of Warcraft is an online religion. What form will televangelism take in the 21st Century?
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Re: Futuristic religion
Maksutov wrote:How long before religions make use of virtual reality and immersive experiences? What might that look like?
You mean like walking into The Plan, Inc and paying to experience a virtual life in the planet earth (with optional upgrades for valiance credits)? Sure sounds better than waiting around for Fallout 5.
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