eCite Digital Repository
Virtual Cathedral: a conversation between liturgy and technology
Citation
Lindstrom, RS, Virtual Cathedral: a conversation between liturgy and technology, Australian Journal of Liturgy, 9, (3) pp. 88-114. ISSN 1030-617X (2004) [Refereed Article]
![]() | PDF Restricted - Request a copy 32Mb |
Copyright Statement
Copyright 2014 Australian Academy of Liturgy
Official URL: https://www.liturgy.org.au/journal
Abstract
The ancient and relatively constant tradition of Christian liturgy, joined with the
always new and exponentially changing world of technology, can produce
images of startling contradiction. Yet, there inevitably exists, between these
strange bedfellows, a necessary relationship and, even, interdependency. With
varying rates of acceptance, the church has employed, if not always fully
embraced, advancing technologies. And, some would suggest that advancing
technologies foster a greater need for spirituality. In his pre-millennium book,
Megatrends, John Nesbitt predicts that a world becoming more "high-tech" will,
of necessity, become more "high-touch". Church growth, especially amongst
fundamentalist Christian traditions in the US, and the burgeoning collection of
books concerned with spiritual direction, self-care and body-mind-spirit
connectedness offer the most obvious evidence in support of Nesbitt's belief.
But, the natural tension between liturgy and technology - especially in practice
- is very real. Such tension has many sources, including fear of the sacred
becoming too secular, suspicion of technology's potential for artificiality,
uncertainty and awkwardness in the practical application of technology to
liturgy and, sometimes, a lack of imagination.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
---|---|
Keywords: | architecture, architectural design, liturgy, liturgical design, technology |
Research Division: | Built Environment and Design |
Research Group: | Architecture |
Research Field: | Architectural history, theory and criticism |
Objective Division: | Culture and Society |
Objective Group: | Religion |
Objective Field: | Religious structures |
UTAS Author: | Lindstrom, RS (Dr Randall Lindstrom) |
ID Code: | 129915 |
Year Published: | 2004 |
Deposited By: | Architecture and Design |
Deposited On: | 2018-12-20 |
Last Modified: | 2019-03-18 |
Downloads: | 9 View Download Statistics |
Repository Staff Only: item control page