68 Questions
What is a significant aspect of religion in many African countries according to the text?
Religious syncretism and deep religiosity
How are new media technologies described in relation to life on the African continent?
Permeating various aspects of life
What effect does the adoption of new media technologies by religious leaders have on the performance of religion online?
Enhances traditional hierarchies
Why is it important to examine the adoption of social media platforms by religious leaders and their followers?
To understand the impact on personal and public lives
What role does religious syncretism play in the appropriation of new media technologies?
Can influence how technology is used for religious expression
What concept is at the center of the text when discussing online religious identity?
Appropriation of social media
What term is used to describe Prophet Shepherd Bushiri in the online context?
'Major1'
What does the 'Bushirified' identity represent in the context of online religious communities?
Expression of dissent towards authorities
How does the text describe the use of social media by pastors and churches?
Appropriation of new media technologies
What is the main focus of the study mentioned in the text regarding Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's Facebook use?
'Bushirified' community on Facebook
In the context of online religious expression, what role do social media platforms play according to the text?
Platform for expressing dissent towards authorities
What is the term 'Bushirified' most closely associated with in the given text?
Online religious identity
What new opportunity does Facebook provide its users, particularly those following Bushiri?
Negotiating and adopting religious identities online
How does the text describe the use of new media technologies in relation to religion?
Opening spaces for religious performances online
Based on the text, what challenge do traditional media face in comparison to prophets like Bushiri?
Circumventing traditional journalistic routines
What does the text imply about the 'Bushirified' community in terms of geographical boundaries?
Transcending geographical space and time
What role do new media technologies play in the performance of religion by individuals like Bushiri?
Enabling religious expression through a click
In the context of the text, what is meant by 'religious syncretism'?
The harmonious blending of different religious beliefs and practices
How does the adoption of new media technologies by religious leaders impact traditional hierarchies in religion?
It diminishes the authority of traditional religious leaders
What role do social media platforms play in shaping online religious identities according to the text?
They provide alternative spaces for performing and constructing online religious identities
How do new media technologies impact the performance of religion online, as discussed in the text?
They enhance the visibility and reach of religious practices online
What distinguishes the appropriation of social media by religious leaders and their followers in Africa according to the text?
It reflects a deeper connection between religiosity and modern technology
What does Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's Facebook post, 'Don’t forget Jesus is Lord', aim to achieve?
Reinforce his religious authority
In the context of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's Facebook use, what is exemplified by the presence of 'Microphone handlers' in his posts?
An effort to reinforce religious authority
How do pastors like Prophet Shepherd Bushiri appropriate new media technologies, according to the analysis in the text?
To expand their communities and gain public recognition
What is the primary purpose of Bushiri's Facebook post titled 'The media won’t tell you this'?
To share a news story from ECG website
What is the core message of Gwamba's song promoted by Bushiri on Facebook?
Encouragement to stand strong despite challenges
How do religious leaders like Prophet Shepherd Bushiri utilize social media platforms in relation to traditional hierarchies?
To reinforce positions of authority
What concept is used to analyze how religious communities utilize social media as a platform for expressing dissent and support?
Religious -Social Shaping of Technology
In the context of online religious identity construction, what does the term 'Bushirified' primarily represent?
Appropriation of religious leaders' identities
How does the text suggest that members of religious communities utilize social media platforms towards religious expression?
By expressing dissent towards supportive authorities
What is one of the main ways in which the 'Bushirified' community expresses support for their religious leader online?
By renaming themselves on social media
How does the text describe the role of new media technologies in the negotiation of religious identity within online communities?
As means of altering traditional power dynamics
In what way do online members of religious communities challenge traditional authority figures through their use of social media, as per the text?
By appropriating the identities of religious leaders on social media
Religion does not play a significant role in the public and personal lives of many Africans.
False
New media technologies have not influenced various aspects of life on the African continent.
False
Religious leaders and their followers in Africa do not utilize social media platforms for the performance of religion online.
False
The adoption of new media technologies by religious figures has no impact on traditional hierarchies in religion.
False
Religion is not expressed through various means by Africans according to the text.
False
Ethnography is commonly agreed upon as a method for researching the online behavior of individuals in virtual spaces.
True
Maintaining a clear-cut distinction between online and offline spaces is still relevant in the digital era.
False
Digital ethnography focuses on understanding how users interact in a physical space rather than in a virtual environment.
False
New studies have shown that the virtual space is fundamentally different from traditional or offline spaces.
False
Scholars like Dalsgaard argue that social media has become so integrated into people's lives that it is now irrelevant to distinguish between online and offline.
True
The use of digital technologies has not impacted various aspects of life on the African continent, according to the text.
False
The creation of a 'new community' online is solely focused on worshiping and satisfying religious appetite.
False
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri is primarily known for being a politician and leader of ECG.
False
The 'Bushirified' identity on social media represents a way to express dissent towards supportive authorities.
False
The study mentioned in the text focuses on the appropriation of Twitter by Prophet Shepherd Bushiri.
False
The emerging 'Bushirified' community on Facebook focuses solely on traditional religious practices.
False
The negotiation of religious identity through new media technologies does not impact traditional hierarchies in religion.
False
How has the adoption of new media technologies by religious leaders impacted traditional hierarchies in religion?
It has challenged and reshaped traditional hierarchies by allowing for more direct communication between leaders and followers, bypassing traditional authority structures.
What role do social media platforms play in shaping online religious identities according to the text?
Social media platforms play a significant role in shaping online religious identities by providing a space for expression, interaction, and community building.
How does the text describe the use of social media by pastors and churches?
The text describes how pastors and churches utilize social media as a platform for religious expression, community engagement, and dissemination of religious content.
What does the 'Bushirified' identity represent in the context of online religious communities?
The 'Bushirified' identity represents a way for followers to express support, dissent, and a sense of community around Prophet Shepherd Bushiri online.
How do new media technologies impact the performance of religion online, as discussed in the text?
New media technologies have revolutionized the performance of religion online by providing new avenues for religious expression, community building, and challenging traditional religious practices.
How does digital ethnography as a method of data gathering contribute to understanding user interactions in virtual spaces?
It enables the researcher to observe how users and individuals interact in a virtual space and platform.
According to Dalsgaard, why is maintaining a clear-cut distinction between online and offline spaces no longer relevant?
Online sites are now so integrated into many people’s lives that the distinction makes little sense.
What concept is debated by scholars when discussing the 'field' in the 'digital era'?
The concept of what constitutes 'field' in the 'digital era' is the subject of debates.
How has the perception of the 'virtual space' evolved over time according to the text?
Scholars previously believed the 'virtual space' was different from the 'traditional' or offline space, but recent studies show this is no longer the case.
What is the main focus of the debate regarding the role of social media platforms in shaping online religious identities?
The debate revolves around whether social media platforms contribute significantly to shaping online religious identities.
Why is it important to analyze the adoption of social media platforms by religious leaders and their followers?
Analyzing this adoption is crucial to understanding how religious authority and hierarchies are established and maintained in online spaces.
What is the significance of the 'Bushirified' identity in the context of online religious communities?
It represents a way for online members of religious communities to express dissent towards unsupportive authorities and support for their religious leader.
How do new media technologies impact the negotiation of religious identity within online communities?
New media technologies provide platforms for members of religious communities to express dissent towards authorities and support for their religious leaders.
What role do social media platforms play in shaping online religious identities according to the text?
Social media platforms serve as spaces for expressing dissent towards authorities and showing support for religious leaders.
In what way do online members of religious communities challenge traditional authority figures through their use of social media?
They challenge traditional authorities by expressing dissent and support for their religious leader through the 'Bushirified' identity on social media.
What new opportunity does Facebook provide its users, particularly those following Prophet Shepherd Bushiri?
Facebook provides an opportunity for users to appropriate religious identities, such as the 'Bushirified' identity, to express dissent and support online.
What is exemplified by the presence of 'Microphone handlers' in Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's Facebook posts?
The 'Microphone handlers' exemplify the performance of religious identity and the appropriation of new media technologies to support the religious leader online.
Explore the intersection of new media, religious identities, and African perspectives in this guest lecture by Dr. Motilola Akinfemisoye-Adejare. Learn about the role of online spaces in shaping religious expressions and syncretism in Africa.
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