Algorithmic absolution: the case of catholic confessional Apps
This article explores the Catholic ritual of confession as practiced through the use of mobile apps. Confession is a surprisingly persistent social form and in this article I begin by contextualising the relationship between society, confession and technology before presenting a case study of Cathol...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Heidelberg University Publishing
2016
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Online - Heidelberg journal of religions on the internet
Year: 2016, Volume: 11, Pages: 254-275 |
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Catholic church
/ Confession
/ App (Computer program)
/ Absolution
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Authenticity
B Ethics B mobile apps B Confession B Authority B Digital Religion B online ritual B Algorithm |
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