THE POSSIBILITIES OF USING SOCIAL MEDIA AND SOCIAL NETWORKS IN RELIGION

The social media and social networks are currently penetrating all areas of our lives, on the one hand simplifying communication and, on the other hand, perceived as a necessary evil of contemporary times, eliminating true interpersonal relations. The contribution focuses on the possible use of social media in the religious sphere; it brings several insights to the issues and opportunities of using social media in the church. The paper highlights the issue of communities in physical and online environments and their mutual overlap and impact.