FaithStreams

One of the more popular evolving uses of the Internet is the ability to watch movies, listen to radio (both local broadcasts as well as Internet only programming), and get the latest news instantly. With this technology, organizations are able to target a certain audience, and provide them with customized entertainment and information. Today's Family First Site takes a look at one such site, and how they are using this streaming technology to reach their visitors.

The name of the site is FaithStreams. FaithStreams brings you faith-based video and text. They have the resources to inspire, inform and entertain, all at the same time. Visitors enjoy streaming video, video-on-demand and a vast library of articles and features. You can explore a topic to find information on everything from religion and spirituality to arts and culture to faith and healing. Browsing the video library yields a wide variety of programming like worship, and faith-related programs like docu-dramas, music, talk shows and special events.

Among the programs you can view is one called "Joan of Arc", a program that tells the story of this young French heroine. The new special was filmed on location in France and the Czech Republic. For the first time, viewers can see Joan's life unfold through her own eyes and based on her own words, and experience the powerful grip of faith that inspired her to lead. There are a wide variety of movies for the family, ones that you or your children can watch without the fear of being offended by the content.

The printed material is wide ranging, and is arranged in alphabetical order. Everything from the 10 Commandments to Women and the Church and World Hunger are covered. They are well written and easy to understand and comprehend.

This site is an excellent example of how organizations are using the latest technology to spread their information and messages. FaithStreams draws on a variety of faith traditions to promote the vitality of religious experience in every-day life, and to give expression to religious diversity. They seek to build bridges of understanding among people of different faiths and cultures. This site is here for cyber visitors with religious video, not just worship, but resources to understand religion and spirituality, science and religion, religious holidays - all available around the clock, 7 days a week.

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