At least 20 million Americans have used the Internet to get religious and spiritual information, and have benefited from the communication power of the Web.

In a recent survey in the United States by the Pew Internet Project on how the Internet affects the religious life for 91 percent of respondents answered that email has helped members of religious congregations to remain in contact with each other . In addition to organizing a wide variety of activities for the congregation, many believe has helped these communities to become more attractive.

The postal and electronic mail are used to recruit new adherents. Also use the Web to provide material to communicate with geographically distant members.

The survey shows that Internet is being used by congregations to increase the faith and spiritual growth of its members, evangelize, and organize special missions between communities and around the world. Eg evangelism campaigns that have been made in the gay community, of helping people homeless.

There are some sites that provide religious activities online, such as interpretations of the Bible, games and graphics that are used to attract adolescents and children.

There are some preachers and community members who use the sites to provide classes and courses in theology. Others keep the community informed about the work being conducted by missionary groups.

Most prefer to use the Internet to have a presence in the community and explain their beliefs. Used as a channel of communication for the sermons and the basic information, rather than as a two-way channel for interactive discussions or spiritual prayers on line.

Services offered at the sites of churches and synagogues are often pictorial histories, maps and directions, schedule of meetings and the core activities of the congregation.

There are many new members who come after know the websites and see the thoughts and knowledge of the pastor or rabbi.

These sites offer free email addresses. Other services offered by religious response to queries. Many have questions about the site for prayers and sermons. There are also content to help the daily prayers and study the issues of sacred texts. It also provides lists of marriages, baptisms, etc..

Different religions are increasingly interested in the Web, to find that it is a place where you can bring new believers and have a fluid and permanent contact with members of congregations, and especially a way to arrive at youth.