T: Religion along with education at one time were the major forces in any society, which dictated how people should live according to George Gerbner the founder of the cultivation theory. The values and morals in religions were passed down from one generation to the next with the intent to preserve the culture. In this effort to preserve the culture, it was imperative that people within a community or village socialized ideas and issues. Then came along the TV, and to the dismay of many within religious communities “it,” became the major factor which dictated how people should live. Now along with TV, virtual communities’ i.e. social networks, gaming, and online dating communities have begun to reshape how people all over the world interact with one another. Religions have begun to invest a tremendous amount of effort in these communities realizing the importance of having a presence and an understanding of how ideas and issues are socialized and resolved. Below are a few examples of the Christian religion trying to establish new community’s (colonies):
Do you believe the above efforts help religious ideas and issues get socialized so they have the opportunity to impact society?
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