From 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.
"We have had problems from a small number of worshippers, which happens in any Internet chat room, and we are bothered about individual harassment, which we are taking seriously," said the site's deputy editor, Stephen Goddard.
"We're increasing security day by day to eliminate the disruptive behavior, such as the profanity, but we're determined to carry on...At least we're not preaching to the converted," he added.
I'm sure they'll figure out a way to keep these jerks from interrupting the worshippers. That being said, does anyone else find the idea of an online church kind of....weird? It seems like everything is online these days. You can shop for groceries online, socialize and go on dates online and now even go to church.
I'm not the church-going type, but I think that if I were going to seek some solace in God I'd just as soon go to an actual church. But maybe that's just me. I kind of like going outdoors from time to time.