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explore the possibilities of using Information Communication Technology for development. People at the margins should be given a chance to communicate their own problems, among themselves, and to the public. We have successful stories of such communication in Gujarat where SEWA has done this with a video camera. Information technology can provide information to these people at the margins about useful Government programmes. At the same time they can express themselves to the outside world and bring their problems, and other issues, to the notice of the government. Some NGOs are already involved in the net for such development 39 . Making a video clip or an audio file in these systems is very easy, and then placing or sending it from one place to another place is also made easy through the convergence technology. 7. Conclusion I would like to conclude by saying that we need to have a holistic understanding of mission where the tension between diverse views can be held together. Unless we try to challenge the theology of mission the churches may not be able to interact with the Netizens and their culture. The churches should also be encouraged to recognise the importance of using the Net in their mission and ministry. Whatever criticism that we have about the information communication technology, the Internet has come to stay here. It have made an impact on the users at intrapersonal, interpersonal, group and mass communication level and has created a culture of fast and interactive communication. A considerable number of people are engaged in such communication where we need a new strategy of mission which I call ‘plurality of mission’. In such perspective a holistic understanding of mission emerges without removing the old. Such understanding of mission seems to recognise the tension between different perspectives on mission. It becomes essential for me to bring the tension in the understanding of mission while considering the Net. I find out that there are many opportunities for using the Internet. Through the net we may be able to share the gospel, liberate people, bring about awareness, develop and build communities and show the care for all. The convergent technology of the net helps to explore new possibilities in this area such as audio-video conferencing. The above-suggested methods are not very expensive rather they could be maintained at a normal local price. At times to establish website the churches need some of the software for these programmes and texts. The churches should also consider going beyond the way they communicate among themselves and with others. The interactive culture of the net challenges the churches’ existing practices of communication. ‘Being there’ is what makes the net users comfortable with the church. The churches are called to participate, interact and bring about awareness about different social issues. The churches’ presence and her listening is what going to do much in mission and ecumenism. When I started constructing websites, using e-groups and participating in ongoing discussions, I realised the fact there is a God’s presence in the Net and try to engage with other communities and believers in their search for meanings of God and life. Ian Stillman’s release may be an example of what had happened through the net. If we try to follow one of the above models we might be able to carry out the tasks of mission with a spirit of ecumenism. By engaging creatively with the Internet culture the churches and Christian institutions can change the society and bear witness to God’s mission in the world. 39 MS Swaminathan Project in India – Pondicherry -Computers are used to supply useful information to the fisherfolk. The NGOs encourage people to participate in using the net. People from marginalised communities think that having access to computers means a step up in their status. Having computers in a Dalit’s village means bringing non-dalits to their place. It also allows the Dalits to communicate to others. They provide information about weather, pesticides, market prices, cost of seeds and fertilizer. Other government schemes are also announced such as Women Public Welfare Schemes, low cost insurance and health issues, Government provisions and applications online for benefits. Mailing complaints to officials and to political leaders is also made easy in this process. 24
Appendix FTP – File Transfer Protocol is an application protocol that uses TCP/IP to transfer web page files and programmes from one computer to another Dream Weaver/Flash PDF – Adobe (formerlyAcrobat) reader – ZIP files TCP – Transmission Control Protocols is a connection oriented protocol that keeps track of data packets for efficient routing through the Internet. TCP takes care of a packet sequence in a particular message and puts data packetts back in the right order. Internet Protocols (IP) is a connectionless protocol that actually delivers the message data packets. The combination of TCP and IP establishes a method for transmitting data as well as integrity of data transmission across the Internet. HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol lets users access hyperlinked (interconnected) Web pages and related files on the Internet. ��Please see also Power Point Presentation in the Annex 25
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