Churches of Second Life...

OK, so I need a real vacation...but in the interim enjoy these vacation pics of a few of the churches I recently visited in SecondLife. These virtual churches were created with the intent that they would be used for online worship, mediation, and prayer. Some SecondLife churches are open for virtual weddings, funerals and rituals. Several of these churches offer Bible studies, fellowship and prayer. For the moment lets set aside the debate about the validity of virtual religious spaces. Take a few minutes are just look at the care and craftsmanship here. People are creating beautiful virtual spaces. Are these replications of real life religious spaces or idealizations of worship places?

Yes, my avatar has a facial hair and he is wearing the home soccer jersey of the Netherlands Team.

Inside St. George Orthodox Church


















Outside St. George Orthodox Church


















Outside Vine Community Church


















Inside Vine Community Church


















Outside St. Magnus Kirk


















Inside St. Magnus Kirk


















Outside Calvary Chapel Second Life


















Inside Calvary Chapel Second Life