| tional social networking websites like MySpace and | | | | join groups, as well as document all your interests, |
| Facebook are fine decisions for those who want to | | | | beliefs, friends, and important events. Some sites even |
| get in to the social networking scene. They have tens | | | | replicate the look and feel of MySpace to facilitate the |
| of millions of members and are constantly growing at | | | | transition over to their network. Therefore, if you have |
| a rapid pace. The websites also have tons of features | | | | any qualms about joining a Christian social network |
| and a variety of options. For some people, the | | | | because you think it will feel irregular, you can dispel |
| immense size of a social network is actually a | | | | those worries without any problems. |
| deterrent to joining, as huge social networks can be | | | | Parents should be especially interested in Christian |
| quite intimidating. | | | | social networks, as they are much safer and youth |
| Also, there is no focus on the big social networks, as | | | | oriented than mainstream social media websites. In |
| they target everyone who has a computer and | | | | large social networks, it is impossible to escape adult |
| Internet connection. Maybe you are interested in a | | | | oriented content, even if you are not seeking such |
| smaller, more targeted social network, one that is not | | | | content out. Also, Internet crime is rising, and criminals |
| threatening in the least bit and is tailored to your | | | | are using the protection of social networking websites |
| specific needs. Entrepreneurs have recognized that | | | | to carry out their activities without fear of being caught. |
| religion is a huge part of people's lives, and thus have | | | | A child is much more likely to get caught up in |
| created social networks centered on a specific religion, | | | | something like that on MySpace than on a Christian |
| usually Christianity, as it is the largest religion in the | | | | network. In addition, Christian parents most often would |
| world. | | | | like to spread their values to their children, and what |
| Why should you choose a Christian social network | | | | better way to do that than to convince children to |
| over a regular social network? As was stated, these | | | | become members of a religiously themed social |
| special networks are smaller and easier to navigate | | | | network. That way, instead of time being wasted on |
| than the huge social networks that most people are | | | | the Internet. It is actually somewhat productive, as the |
| familiar with. Also, you can be sure that you will not get | | | | child is increasing their faith, learning more about religion, |
| in to any unpleasant debates about religion, as | | | | and meeting like minded individuals. |
| everybody is Christian. Some social networks even | | | | Businesspeople can also find benefits in Christian social |
| break things down further and center on a certain sect | | | | networks. Relationships are an integral part of |
| of Christianity, such as Protestantism or Catholicism. | | | | conducting business, and having the same religion is a |
| Even though Christian social networks do not have as | | | | quick way to establish a basic relationship with nearly |
| many members as the MySpaces or Facebooks, they | | | | anybody. Subconsciously, people like to associate with |
| retain most of the attractive features that made the | | | | others who are similar to them, and by openly sharing |
| original social networks popular. You can still create | | | | your religion (knowing no negative debate will come up |
| profiles, add pictures, host a blog, post in forums, and | | | | about it), you establish common ground. |