TRANSFORMATION OF RELIGION IN A DIGITAL SOCIETY // BSU bulletin. Philosophy. - 2021. №4. . - С. 18-25.

TRANSFORMATION OF RELIGION IN A DIGITAL SOCIETY

DOI: 10.18101/1994-0866-2021-4-18-25 UDK: 29:004.9:316.7

The article reveals the specificity of the current state of religion and religious phe- nomena based on the idea of "a reset", "digitalization" of religion, proposed in M. Yu. Smirnov’s study, considers the transformation of religion. The process of " religion digitalization" is expected, it has the character of religion adaptation to the modern condi- tions of society and culture development. Using digital products and technologies, entering the Internet space, religion strives to open access to religious heritage, culture, traditions, to be clear and accessible to more people. The adaptation of religion, its transformation, can be traced in various areas of activity and development of the IT-sphere, the Internet, and the digital space. When substantiating the transformation of religion, we give the examples of religion digitalization, religious digital products.

digital sphere, digitalization of religion, a reset field of religion, transformation of religion, adaptation of religion, online religion, religion online, religious phenomenon, faith, quasi-religion, cyber-religion, quasi-religious phenomena, the Internet space, information and communication technologies, video communication.