Introduction for Short Essay #2

In Second Life, Religion plays a key role for people wishing to enhance their spiritual walks beyond the real world. People have different motivations for participating in religious events depending upon the religion they follow. Some may question the presence of the god that they follow in virtual worlds but in any case Second Life gives an outlet for individuals to find truth in a way that suits them, and can be a very quick way to find a place to belong. Church buildings add to the variety of architectural designs in Second Life and give religious groups a place to meet and carry out their practices without interruption, and at the same time, are easily accessed by prospective new members. In Second Life religious sims appear in a variety of places and add to the character of the environment while also creating a unimposing place for the search for truth and the continuing of past commitments to certain religions.