Theoretical signposts for tracing spirituality within the fluid decision-making of a mobile virtual reality
| Autor: | Jan-Albert van den Berg |
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| Jazyk: | Afrikaans<br />English |
| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
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| Zdroj: | HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, Vol 68, Iss 2, Pp 1-6 (2012) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0259-9422 2072-8050 |
| Popis: | In the context of the interconnected world of the information age, and demarcated by a virtual existence through the use of the Internet, decision-making has become even more dynamic. In an evolving era of virtuality, with special emphasis on the increasing role of mobile communication technology, it is indicated that decision-making has become fluid. As part of the phenomenon of fluid decision-making, not only is the evolutionary character of virtual connectivity acknowledged, but the ever-increasing and important role of mobile platforms is also emphasised. In a hermeneutical practical theology of lived spirituality, focusing on the praxis of everyday living, the possible role of spirituality in informing the fluid decision-making processes in a mobile virtual world was traced. A qualitatively inspired analysis, using data collected from various virtual forums, was proposed. In the description of these contours, special emphasis was placed on narrative-inspired biographical accents. The research made a contribution in terms of possible new articulations of the language of faith as embodied in fluid decision-making in a mobile virtual reality. |
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