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515. When You Pray to God Online, Who Else Is Listening?

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Tech's Role in Spiritual Evolution

This chapter examines the historical impact of technological advancements on the spread of religious beliefs, highlighting key developments like the printing press and maritime technologies. It explores modern applications such as religious apps, addressing their subscription models and the complexities of data privacy. The discussion raises concerns about user information exploitation and contrasts religious confidentiality with the risks linked to commercial apps.

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