World of Warcraft and Religion
Can a computer game become a new religion? World of Warcraft seems to come close to that. With more than eleven million players, it is one of the largest multiplayer games at this time. It offers an immense virtual fantasy world that is full of myths, rituals and magic.In the age of a spiritual marketplace where people construct their own religious beliefs and spiritual practices, World of Warcraft seems to fit nicely.
However, can we compare a game to a religion? Doesn't religion imply a transcendent reality? Or do World of Warcraft and a religion have more in common? |
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Cyberpilgrims
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Cyberspace is the new place where people look for religion and spirituality. What are the social and historical developments that have changed the religious landscape? And how will this enable the personal journey of a new generation?