Christian Missionaries Use VRChat to Spread the Gospel in Virtual Worlds

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Evangelical organization Cru is adapting traditional evangelism practices to virtual reality platforms like VRChat, using avatars to connect with users and share their faith.
Missionaries engage in conversations and invite people to virtual church services, facing both acceptance and criticism.

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Evangelical organization Cru is adapting traditional evangelism practices to virtual reality platforms like VRChat, using avatars to connect with users and share their faith. Missionaries engage in conversations and invite people to virtual church services, facing both acceptance and criticism.

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