비대면 종교활동으로 방역과 신앙 지킨다
Although church gatherings have been pinpointed as Covid-19 hotbeds in South Korea, there are still many other who continue their life of faith while keeping quarantine in place
Our Kim Yeon-seung has the story.
If there's one thing people refuse to give up on during this draining pandemic, it's faith.
So, many have turned online to keep their faith close… even when they are physically apart.
Won-Buddhism, a type of Buddhism that was formed in Korea, is using online and broadcasting platforms to reach followers.
As modern society struggles with the pandemic, Won-Buddhism is trying to mold itself to society's needs... and look for the brighter side of life.
Some people prefer the new way because they get the chance to watch preachers from different dharmas.
Catholicism also shows that you don't have to risk your health to keep faith.
Daehwa-dong Catholic church posts online masses every morning at 10.
It started online live-stream masses back in February when COVID-19 first broke out... and it has kept the online masses going for the elderly and the sickly who can't come to mass in person.
Despite everything, I'm glad that I can give our followers an oasis of hope during these trying times.
South Korea is also home to over 150-thousand Muslims, but their main place of worship, the central mosque in Seoul, had to close its gates during this recent outbreak in the capital.
To lift the spirits of Muslims in Korea, the Imam of Seoul Central Mosque posts Youtube videos every week... and regularly communicates through SNS.
"You can worship in the most appropriate way. But what's most important is continuing your life of faith."
With the old way of doing things no longer possible, religions are finding new ways for their followers to search for guidance.
Kim Yeon-seung, Arirang News
