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New Media and the Future of Religion

Faith and Law

CHAPTER

Authority and Spiritual Evolution

This chapter examines the challenges faced by religious institutions in maintaining authority amid societal shifts towards individual spirituality. It discusses the impact of social media on the democratization of theology and the changing perceptions of church leaders, especially within the Catholic Church. The speakers reflect on how political identity now often outweighs theological alignment, highlighting a significant cultural shift in contemporary faith practices.

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