Mind_Virus
05-19-04, 10:25 PM
http://reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyID=5193295
Virtual Devils Curse Internet Church
Wed May 19, 2004 10:05 AM ET
By Jason Hopps
LONDON (Reuters) - The world's first Internet church has fallen victim to a plague of virtual demons, some of whom have been logging on as Satan and unleashing strings of expletives during sermons.
The "Church of Fools" was launched last week as a unique chance for Christians to worship interactively by choosing a "3D" animated character who could kneel, sing hymns, talk to others, hear a sermon, or shout "Hallelujah."
The site attracts between 5,000 and 10,000 worshippers daily and those who log on can also give money to a collection plate via mobile phone.
But the temptation to misbehave has proved too much for some.
Virtual Devils Curse Internet Church
Wed May 19, 2004 10:05 AM ET
By Jason Hopps
LONDON (Reuters) - The world's first Internet church has fallen victim to a plague of virtual demons, some of whom have been logging on as Satan and unleashing strings of expletives during sermons.
The "Church of Fools" was launched last week as a unique chance for Christians to worship interactively by choosing a "3D" animated character who could kneel, sing hymns, talk to others, hear a sermon, or shout "Hallelujah."
The site attracts between 5,000 and 10,000 worshippers daily and those who log on can also give money to a collection plate via mobile phone.
But the temptation to misbehave has proved too much for some.