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What is a significant aspect of religion in many African countries according to the text?
What is a significant aspect of religion in many African countries according to the text?
How are new media technologies described in relation to life on the African continent?
How are new media technologies described in relation to life on the African continent?
What effect does the adoption of new media technologies by religious leaders have on the performance of religion online?
What effect does the adoption of new media technologies by religious leaders have on the performance of religion online?
Why is it important to examine the adoption of social media platforms by religious leaders and their followers?
Why is it important to examine the adoption of social media platforms by religious leaders and their followers?
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What role does religious syncretism play in the appropriation of new media technologies?
What role does religious syncretism play in the appropriation of new media technologies?
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What concept is at the center of the text when discussing online religious identity?
What concept is at the center of the text when discussing online religious identity?
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What term is used to describe Prophet Shepherd Bushiri in the online context?
What term is used to describe Prophet Shepherd Bushiri in the online context?
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What does the 'Bushirified' identity represent in the context of online religious communities?
What does the 'Bushirified' identity represent in the context of online religious communities?
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How does the text describe the use of social media by pastors and churches?
How does the text describe the use of social media by pastors and churches?
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What is the main focus of the study mentioned in the text regarding Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's Facebook use?
What is the main focus of the study mentioned in the text regarding Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's Facebook use?
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In the context of online religious expression, what role do social media platforms play according to the text?
In the context of online religious expression, what role do social media platforms play according to the text?
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What is the term 'Bushirified' most closely associated with in the given text?
What is the term 'Bushirified' most closely associated with in the given text?
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What new opportunity does Facebook provide its users, particularly those following Bushiri?
What new opportunity does Facebook provide its users, particularly those following Bushiri?
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How does the text describe the use of new media technologies in relation to religion?
How does the text describe the use of new media technologies in relation to religion?
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Based on the text, what challenge do traditional media face in comparison to prophets like Bushiri?
Based on the text, what challenge do traditional media face in comparison to prophets like Bushiri?
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What does the text imply about the 'Bushirified' community in terms of geographical boundaries?
What does the text imply about the 'Bushirified' community in terms of geographical boundaries?
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What role do new media technologies play in the performance of religion by individuals like Bushiri?
What role do new media technologies play in the performance of religion by individuals like Bushiri?
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In the context of the text, what is meant by 'religious syncretism'?
In the context of the text, what is meant by 'religious syncretism'?
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How does the adoption of new media technologies by religious leaders impact traditional hierarchies in religion?
How does the adoption of new media technologies by religious leaders impact traditional hierarchies in religion?
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What role do social media platforms play in shaping online religious identities according to the text?
What role do social media platforms play in shaping online religious identities according to the text?
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How do new media technologies impact the performance of religion online, as discussed in the text?
How do new media technologies impact the performance of religion online, as discussed in the text?
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What distinguishes the appropriation of social media by religious leaders and their followers in Africa according to the text?
What distinguishes the appropriation of social media by religious leaders and their followers in Africa according to the text?
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What does Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's Facebook post, 'Don’t forget Jesus is Lord', aim to achieve?
What does Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's Facebook post, 'Don’t forget Jesus is Lord', aim to achieve?
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In the context of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's Facebook use, what is exemplified by the presence of 'Microphone handlers' in his posts?
In the context of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's Facebook use, what is exemplified by the presence of 'Microphone handlers' in his posts?
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How do pastors like Prophet Shepherd Bushiri appropriate new media technologies, according to the analysis in the text?
How do pastors like Prophet Shepherd Bushiri appropriate new media technologies, according to the analysis in the text?
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What is the primary purpose of Bushiri's Facebook post titled 'The media won’t tell you this'?
What is the primary purpose of Bushiri's Facebook post titled 'The media won’t tell you this'?
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What is the core message of Gwamba's song promoted by Bushiri on Facebook?
What is the core message of Gwamba's song promoted by Bushiri on Facebook?
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How do religious leaders like Prophet Shepherd Bushiri utilize social media platforms in relation to traditional hierarchies?
How do religious leaders like Prophet Shepherd Bushiri utilize social media platforms in relation to traditional hierarchies?
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What concept is used to analyze how religious communities utilize social media as a platform for expressing dissent and support?
What concept is used to analyze how religious communities utilize social media as a platform for expressing dissent and support?
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In the context of online religious identity construction, what does the term 'Bushirified' primarily represent?
In the context of online religious identity construction, what does the term 'Bushirified' primarily represent?
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How does the text suggest that members of religious communities utilize social media platforms towards religious expression?
How does the text suggest that members of religious communities utilize social media platforms towards religious expression?
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What is one of the main ways in which the 'Bushirified' community expresses support for their religious leader online?
What is one of the main ways in which the 'Bushirified' community expresses support for their religious leader online?
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How does the text describe the role of new media technologies in the negotiation of religious identity within online communities?
How does the text describe the role of new media technologies in the negotiation of religious identity within online communities?
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In what way do online members of religious communities challenge traditional authority figures through their use of social media, as per the text?
In what way do online members of religious communities challenge traditional authority figures through their use of social media, as per the text?
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Religion does not play a significant role in the public and personal lives of many Africans.
Religion does not play a significant role in the public and personal lives of many Africans.
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New media technologies have not influenced various aspects of life on the African continent.
New media technologies have not influenced various aspects of life on the African continent.
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Religious leaders and their followers in Africa do not utilize social media platforms for the performance of religion online.
Religious leaders and their followers in Africa do not utilize social media platforms for the performance of religion online.
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The adoption of new media technologies by religious figures has no impact on traditional hierarchies in religion.
The adoption of new media technologies by religious figures has no impact on traditional hierarchies in religion.
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Religion is not expressed through various means by Africans according to the text.
Religion is not expressed through various means by Africans according to the text.
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Ethnography is commonly agreed upon as a method for researching the online behavior of individuals in virtual spaces.
Ethnography is commonly agreed upon as a method for researching the online behavior of individuals in virtual spaces.
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Maintaining a clear-cut distinction between online and offline spaces is still relevant in the digital era.
Maintaining a clear-cut distinction between online and offline spaces is still relevant in the digital era.
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Digital ethnography focuses on understanding how users interact in a physical space rather than in a virtual environment.
Digital ethnography focuses on understanding how users interact in a physical space rather than in a virtual environment.
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New studies have shown that the virtual space is fundamentally different from traditional or offline spaces.
New studies have shown that the virtual space is fundamentally different from traditional or offline spaces.
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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.
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.
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The use of digital technologies has not impacted various aspects of life on the African continent, according to the text.
The use of digital technologies has not impacted various aspects of life on the African continent, according to the text.
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The creation of a 'new community' online is solely focused on worshiping and satisfying religious appetite.
The creation of a 'new community' online is solely focused on worshiping and satisfying religious appetite.
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Prophet Shepherd Bushiri is primarily known for being a politician and leader of ECG.
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri is primarily known for being a politician and leader of ECG.
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The 'Bushirified' identity on social media represents a way to express dissent towards supportive authorities.
The 'Bushirified' identity on social media represents a way to express dissent towards supportive authorities.
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The study mentioned in the text focuses on the appropriation of Twitter by Prophet Shepherd Bushiri.
The study mentioned in the text focuses on the appropriation of Twitter by Prophet Shepherd Bushiri.
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The emerging 'Bushirified' community on Facebook focuses solely on traditional religious practices.
The emerging 'Bushirified' community on Facebook focuses solely on traditional religious practices.
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The negotiation of religious identity through new media technologies does not impact traditional hierarchies in religion.
The negotiation of religious identity through new media technologies does not impact traditional hierarchies in religion.
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How has the adoption of new media technologies by religious leaders impacted traditional hierarchies in religion?
How has the adoption of new media technologies by religious leaders impacted traditional hierarchies in religion?
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What role do social media platforms play in shaping online religious identities according to the text?
What role do social media platforms play in shaping online religious identities according to the text?
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How does the text describe the use of social media by pastors and churches?
How does the text describe the use of social media by pastors and churches?
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What does the 'Bushirified' identity represent in the context of online religious communities?
What does the 'Bushirified' identity represent in the context of online religious communities?
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How do new media technologies impact the performance of religion online, as discussed in the text?
How do new media technologies impact the performance of religion online, as discussed in the text?
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How does digital ethnography as a method of data gathering contribute to understanding user interactions in virtual spaces?
How does digital ethnography as a method of data gathering contribute to understanding user interactions in virtual spaces?
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According to Dalsgaard, why is maintaining a clear-cut distinction between online and offline spaces no longer relevant?
According to Dalsgaard, why is maintaining a clear-cut distinction between online and offline spaces no longer relevant?
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What concept is debated by scholars when discussing the 'field' in the 'digital era'?
What concept is debated by scholars when discussing the 'field' in the 'digital era'?
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How has the perception of the 'virtual space' evolved over time according to the text?
How has the perception of the 'virtual space' evolved over time according to the text?
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What is the main focus of the debate regarding the role of social media platforms in shaping online religious identities?
What is the main focus of the debate regarding the role of social media platforms in shaping online religious identities?
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Why is it important to analyze the adoption of social media platforms by religious leaders and their followers?
Why is it important to analyze the adoption of social media platforms by religious leaders and their followers?
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What is the significance of the 'Bushirified' identity in the context of online religious communities?
What is the significance of the 'Bushirified' identity in the context of online religious communities?
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How do new media technologies impact the negotiation of religious identity within online communities?
How do new media technologies impact the negotiation of religious identity within online communities?
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What role do social media platforms play in shaping online religious identities according to the text?
What role do social media platforms play in shaping online religious identities according to the text?
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In what way do online members of religious communities challenge traditional authority figures through their use of social media?
In what way do online members of religious communities challenge traditional authority figures through their use of social media?
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What new opportunity does Facebook provide its users, particularly those following Prophet Shepherd Bushiri?
What new opportunity does Facebook provide its users, particularly those following Prophet Shepherd Bushiri?
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What is exemplified by the presence of 'Microphone handlers' in Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's Facebook posts?
What is exemplified by the presence of 'Microphone handlers' in Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's Facebook posts?
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