Monday, October 23, 2006

Reaching God in Broadband: Christianity and the Rise of Viral Video

by Tara Kyle
Why wait until Sunday to go to church? Now, you can supplement your churchgoing experience with streaming video...faith expressed through poetry or even the Last Supper as a sand sculpture. Viral video websites allow you to discuss your beliefs, debate theology and create Christian music videos 24/7. In an article titled "Reaching God in Broadband: Christianity and the Rise of Viral Video," Tara Kyle looks into how sites like YouTube, Metacafe and Veoh have developed into a new arena for personal testimonials and an emerging forum for youth ministries.
-Interested in Tara Kyle's article? Contact her at tdk2107@columbia.edu