Should Religion take advantage of evolving Social Media and move away from mortar-&-brick style congregations?

[Pedro]

maybe one day there will be no need to attend a church, synagogue or mosque

video conferencing, twitter, facebook, IM, and a host of other applications can eliminate the need for traditional church attendance...especially if influential religious leaders get on board

the Internet can revolutionize Religion, if only we take full advantage of it potential

The Future is in YOUR hands! the only question is: are you up to the challenge? (well, are you?!)

[Lord Butters VII]

The internet is largely a tool of Satan. Sure it has some potential to be used in the name of God, but so much of it serves Satan that by and large it is his domain.

[Sarah]

Really? Because the only part of church I ever found inspiring was the feel of a physical community around me, making physical praise. Take that away, and religion is just a bunch of people squabbling on a message board. No thanks.

[uncommonsense]

Yea but where's the money in a virtual sermon? There are no collection bins and my pastor needs a new flat screen.