Assistant Professor in Department of Theology, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Al-Mustafa International University, Qom, Iran
چکیده
SUBJECT AND OBJECTIVES: Regarding the functions of the religion in contemporary world, the cyberspace can play a decisive role in teaching, research and call for the religion. METHOD AND FINDING: Also in regard of practice of the religion and serving the humanity, this technology could be utilized and used as a very helpful instrument, but it depends on how to understand the religion and how to implement it. Ethics and Etiquette is needed for usage of this instrument. CONCLUSION: While we find that some of the extremists and terrorists are using it against the humanity and even against the fame and image of the religion, this makes a duty for the higher experts in the field of the ICT and cyberspace and also religious leaders to protect the younger generation and the future of the mankind.
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