Free Republic
Browse · Search
Religion
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Mark Zuckerberg Is Planting The First Church Of The Metaverse
The Federalist ^ | 8/6/21 | Joe Allen

Posted on 08/23/2021 7:29:09 PM PDT by marshmallow

Virtual idols are the future of false religion. With 3 billion users and zero sense of sacred boundaries, Facebook is poised to lead this revolution.

The Church of Facebook is set to capture the human soul in silicon. On July 25, the New York Times reported that since 2017 the social media giant has quietly cultivated exclusive partnerships with select religious communities. As always, money is involved.

While Facebook’s ultimate goals remain sealed behind non-disclosure agreements, the Times article does hint at things to come: “The company aims to become the virtual home for religious community, and wants churches, mosques, synagogues and others to embed their religious life into its platform, from hosting worship services and socializing more casually to soliciting money.”

“The partnerships reveal how Big Tech and religion are converging,” the Times continues. “Facebook is shaping the future of religious experience itself, as it has done for political and social life.”

In other words, ultra-mod spiritual centers will be blessed by mass data extraction, algorithmic polarization, and censorship of theological “misinformation.”

If Facebook’s history is any guide, every digital prayer will be scooped up and turned into a data point. Livestreamed preachers who deny the sanctity of LGBT lifestyles will be flagged and punished as “extremists.” Best of all, smartphone-addicted congregants can donate their last widow’s mite with the touch of a virtual button. Sounds like a little slice of heaven, doesn’t it?

(Excerpt) Read more at thefederalist.com ...


TOPICS: Religion & Culture; Religion & Science; Worship
KEYWORDS: church; evil; facebook; newreligion; oneworldreligion; religion; theantichrist; thebeast; zuckerberg
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-28 last
To: marshmallow

That’s a coincidence. I was thinking of starting a prepping church that is anti-vax.


21 posted on 08/23/2021 8:28:48 PM PDT by The Duke (Search for 'Sydney Ducks' and understand what is needed.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: marshmallow

The Church of Satan.


22 posted on 08/23/2021 8:44:49 PM PDT by beethovenfan (Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: lee martell

Maybe my financial background and general cynicism is showing, but it sounds to me like Zuck just wants to fleece the flock.


23 posted on 08/23/2021 9:03:58 PM PDT by cgbg (A kleptocracy--if they can keep it. Think of it as the Cantillon Effect in action.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: cgbg

That is my first and last presumption.
Though one has to wonder, why a so called Billionaire would need to devise another scheme to vaccuum money from multiple open pockets? IOW, aren’t you rich enough already?
Maybe it’s about power more than money.


24 posted on 08/23/2021 9:39:22 PM PDT by lee martell
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 23 | View Replies]

To: cockroach_magoo

Hmmmm, maybe that is what the word means when it says ‘Mark’ of the beast


25 posted on 08/23/2021 9:42:03 PM PDT by Bob434
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: Kriggerel

[[Why doesn’t he just build twin altars to Moloch]]

They already have an alter to molech at their bohemian grove homosexual gatherings- they p;rance around in a mock ceremony sacrificing children effigies to molech


26 posted on 08/23/2021 9:43:50 PM PDT by Bob434
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 17 | View Replies]

To: marshmallow

Collecting names and places?.


27 posted on 08/24/2021 9:31:20 AM PDT by Vaduz (women and children to be impacIQ of chimpsted the most.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: marshmallow

“Mark Zuckerberg Is Planting The First Church Of The Metaverse”

I’d like to plant my size 10 boot right up his ole poop chute, sideways.


28 posted on 08/24/2021 9:51:31 AM PDT by LastDayz (A blunt and brazen Texan. I will not be assimilated.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-28 last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
Religion
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson