A growing number of Christians worldwide are moving from the chapel to the Internet . Online religious services offer convenience to those who would n't attend a real - world service . Critics believe virtual worship lacks spiritual essentials , such as community . `` Knowing that others are also celebrating Communion , regardless of location , makes it an especially wonderful time , '' says Cole , who believes real-world Communion can ring hollow . Critics also are upset by the online offering of services such as Communion .
A growing number of Christians worldwide are moving from the chapel to the Internet . Online religious services offer convenience to those who would n't attend a real - world service . Critics believe virtual worship lacks spiritual essentials , such as community . Critics also are upset by the online offering of services such as Communion .