An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family in Online Games

1. Exploring Possibilities (Runes of Magic)
William Sims Bainbridge

2. Selecting a World (Uru: Myst Online)
William Sims Bainbridge

3. Achieving a Goal (Defiance)
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4. Seeking Truth (Tabula Rasa)
William Sims Bainbridge

5. Combatting Heresy (Perfect World)
William Sims Bainbridge

6. Singing a Song (EverQuest)
William Sims Bainbridge

7. Uniting a Couple (Guild Wars 2)
William Sims Bainbridge

8. Enduring Horror (Age of Conan)
William Sims Bainbridge

9. Insuring Hope (Elder Scrolls Online)
William Sims Bainbridge

10. Resting in Peace (Lord of the Rings Online)
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Keywords: Religious Studies, Religion and Society, Social Aspects of Religion, Sociology of Religion, Spirituality, Sociology, general, Cultural Studies