Will The Internet Kill Religion?

[pavetheway]

Absolutely. 'Real time' referencing and conversations with others from around the globe helps out no end.

It's also a repositiry for literally tonnes of information, not only to back up claims of Science but you can see the spectrum from a religious point of view and an atheist point of view.

I've no doubt, being around forums like this, YouTube, eBooks etc... has helped me see truth(s) through reason which I wouldn't have been able to reference without the Internet.

[Senshi]

Let's not forget the that Americanization of the world promotes a life of debauchery in other cultures which goes against many religions. It's tempting to think that the internet spread's the knowledge needed for others around to world to liberate themselves from religion. But, is it doing that, or just promoting elements of western culture that dictate a lifestyle free of religious dogma.

That's odd. I am an American and I don't feel debauched.

Who said you have to feel debauched for the internet to promote a lifestyle of indulging in sensual pleasures? Wouldn't you think that if you live in it that it becomes normal to you? However relative to other religion based cultures we are way more loose with our behaviors, and the internet is promoting this looseness.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZXc39hT8t4

[MJ the Skeptical]

I'm under the impression that the internet has already begun the erosion process of religion. Especially for the millennial's who are growing up more inoculated to superstition.

[Polaris]

I doubt it.

Many atheist websites (at least the ones in English) are just as bad as the Fundie sites regarding their academic credibility. It's become a tit for tat game between both groups on how much damage they can do to themselves.

I don't believe what the internet offers would really change the mind of someone from faith to unbelief. It's just adding more fuel to the fire for those who already have doubts about what they had been told to believe.

[Marsellus Wallace]

I doubt it.

Many atheist websites (at least the ones in English) are just as bad as the Fundie sites regarding their academic credibility. It's become a tit for tat game between both groups on how much damage they can do to themselves.

I don't believe what the internet offers would really change the mind of someone from faith to unbelief. It's just adding more fuel to the fire for those who already have doubts about what they had been told to believe.

I get what you're trying to say, and with myself as an evidence,I'd like to say that you are so so wrong .
Internet was was not just the catalyst for myself becoming an atheist, it also was the beginning spark .

Thank you internet for enlightening me .

[Chad32]

I doubt it.

Many atheist websites (at least the ones in English) are just as bad as the Fundie sites regarding their academic credibility. It's become a tit for tat game between both groups on how much damage they can do to themselves.

I don't believe what the internet offers would really change the mind of someone from faith to unbelief. It's just adding more fuel to the fire for those who already have doubts about what they had been told to believe.

No, I don't think it will change the minds of those entrenched. It can help those who aren't, though.

[Minimalist]

Who said you have to feel debauched for the internet to promote a lifestyle of indulging in sensual pleasures?

Somewhat uptight, aren't you?

[Chas]

I doubt it.

Many atheist websites (at least the ones in English) are just as bad as the Fundie sites regarding their academic credibility. It's become a tit for tat game between both groups on how much damage they can do to themselves.

I don't believe what the internet offers would really change the mind of someone from faith to unbelief. It's just adding more fuel to the fire for those who already have doubts about what they had been told to believe.

If an atheist site has even a smidgen of credibility, it is way ahead of any fundie site - they have none whatsoever, they are simply laughable.

[Senshi]

Who said you have to feel debauched for the internet to promote a lifestyle of indulging in sensual pleasures?

Somewhat uptight, aren't you?

What makes you say that?

[Polaris]

I doubt it.

Many atheist websites (at least the ones in English) are just as bad as the Fundie sites regarding their academic credibility. It's become a tit for tat game between both groups on how much damage they can do to themselves.

I don't believe what the internet offers would really change the mind of someone from faith to unbelief. It's just adding more fuel to the fire for those who already have doubts about what they had been told to believe.

If an atheist site has even a smidgen of credibility, it is way ahead of any fundie site - they have none whatsoever, they are simply laughable.

That smidgen of credibility might be a curse...if a website 10% right, it could be worse than being 100% wrong in terms of what is posted online.