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The history of [[wiki]] websites specifically related to [[Christianity]] is much more recent than that of wikis in general. A wiki website is a site that allows users to add content, as on an internet forum, but also allows anyone to edit the content.
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Wikipedia with hundreds-of-thousands of articles is the most well-known wiki website and is a testimony to the effectiveness of wikis in allowing exhange of information through collaborative effort. It contains thousands of articles related to [[religion]]. One of the criticisms that adherents to various religious groups have however is that in attempting to maintain a neutral point of view, some of the teachings of their religion can be "watered-down" or altered. These critics also state that the neutral point of view is in the eye of the beholder.
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A wiki website is a site that allows users to add content, as on an internet forum, but also allows anyone to edit the content. There are a number of wiki websites related to [[Christianity]].  
  
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In recent years, in response to some of these criticism, small numbers of Christian wiki websites have been setup. The first religious wiki was [http://clublet.com/c/c/why? Why Clubbet] although this has been called a failure by some. Currently the largest Christian wiki is [http://www.wikichristian.org WikiChristian] which aims to be a major reference site for all topics relating to Christianity. [http://www.orthodoxwiki.org OrthodoxWiki], for the Eastern Orthodox church and [http://www.theopedia.com Theopedia], for evangelical Bible-based Christians are two denomination-specific Christian wikis.
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===Reasons Underlying the Development of Christian Wikis===
  
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==[[Why Clubbet]]==
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The first wiki was set up by Ward Cunningham in 1995. Wikipedia, the most well known wiki website, was started in 2001, and currently contains millions of articles. It contains thousands of articles related to [[religion]]. One of the criticisms that adherents to various religious groups have however is that in attempting to maintain a neutral point of view, some of the teachings of their religion can be "watered-down" or altered. These critics also state that the neutral point of view is in the eye of the beholder. In response to some of these criticism, explicitly [[Christian]] wiki websites have been set up. Some of these Christian wikis, like OrthodoxWiki and Theopedia, are devoted to a particular Christian denomination or theological slant whereas others, like WikiChristian, are open to a wider diversity of views.
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Why Clubbet was the first religious wiki. It no longer appears to be operating as it was originally.
 
  
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==[[WikiChristian]]==
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===History of Christian Wikis===
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WikiChristian (www.wikichristian.org) is the largest wiki specifically related to Christianity on the internet. It was set-up in late 2004 by an American called [[Prab R Tumpati]]. Shortly after, it was joined by [[Graham Grove]] in Australia and from there the site has grown. It was set up in the hope that it would become a useful reference on any topic related to [[Christianity]]. Articles do not need to be of a neutral point of view - the author can voice an opinion as long as the author of the article makes it clear what his or her background is. It also intends to be a reference point for factual information, historical texts, song lyrics and personal testimonies of Christians.
 
  
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==[[Compass website]]==
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The first Christian wiki was Clublet, begun by Richard Drake in 2000.
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Compass at [http://theconnexion.net/compass/index.php/Main_Page www.theconnexion.net/compass]is a small wiki that has a distinct discussion forum feel. Users are encouraged to write down their thoughts about a particular topic. The website was set up by a minister in England called Richard Hall.  
 
  
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==[[Theopedia]]==
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Another early Christian wiki was Compass, which was set up by Richard Hall in early 2001. This is no longer online.  
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Theopedia at [http://www.theopedia.com www.theopedia.com] is a Christian wiki where users are expected to agree to a Protestant and [[Bible]]-based approach to Christianity. It was set up by an American from Ohio named Aaron Shaf.
 
  
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==[[OrthodoxWiki]]==
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In late 2004 WikiChristian was set up as a non-denominational wiki for Christianity.  
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OrthodoxWiki at [http://www.orthodoxwiki.org www.orthodoxwiki.org] is a wiki specifically for all issues related to Eastern Orthodox Christianity. It was inaugurated in November 2004 and has grown considerably with many active contributing users.  
 
  
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==[[CARMPedia]]==
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Other wikis developed in early 2005 including Orthodox Wiki (for [[Eastern Orthodoxy]]) and Theopedia (for Reformed Protestantism).
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CARMPedia at [http://www.carmpedia.com www.carmpedia.com] is a relative new-comer. It was set-up by the well-known [[Matt Slick]], who is the founder of the popular Christian [[apologetics]] website [http://www.carm.org CARM]. It is similar to Theopedia in that users are expected to agree to a Protestant and biblically-based approach to Christianity.
 
  
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==[[AnglicanWiki]]==
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In 2006 and 2007 there was a brief explosion of Christian wikis, particularly "Bible" wikis dedicated to Biblical Christianity, such as Wikible. Most of these wikis have since disappeared because of lack of interest by web-users.
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AnglicanWiki at [http://www.theanglicanwiki.org www.theanglicanwiki.org] is a small wiki dedicated to "attempt to codify the vast expanse of [[Anglicanism]] throughout time and space".
 
  
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==[[BibleWiki]]==
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On August 23, 2009, Robert Pierce ([[User:Master Frederique|Master Frederique]]) founded LifeMusic Wiki, a database on Christian music. It is now the largest Christian music wiki and the second largest Christian wiki.
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The BibleWiki at [http://bible.tmtm.com/ bible.tmtm.com/] is a "project to build a wiki of information around the Bible". It contents include the KJV text, [[Easton's Bible Dictionary]] of 1897, the [[Catholic Encyclopedia]] of 1907, and the Jewish Encyclopedia of 1906. (It is probably obvious from this that it does not expect the hold to an Evangelical Protestant perspective). Commentary is currently being seeded from Barnes.
 
  
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==[[ChristianMusic at WikiCities]]==
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No Christian wikis have achieved anything like the numerical success of editors that wikipedia has. Currently there are only four English-language Christian wikis that have regular daily users. These are [[Theopedia]], [[OrthodoxWiki]], [[LifeMusic Wiki]], and [[WikiChristian]], WikiChristian being the largest.
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ChristianMusic at [http://christianmusic.wikicities.com/wiki/Main_Page christianmusic.wikicities.com/wiki/Main_Page] is a new wiki set up to be a reference for all Christain music. It currently almost empty of content.
 
  
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==[[Wikible]]==
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[[Wikible]] is a Christian community focused on centralizing all data available relating to the Bible.
 
  
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==[[J6Dpedia]]==
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:I think Christian wikis need to join forces|From an internet chat forum
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J6Dpedia at [http://www.justsixdays.co.uk/site4/index.php/Main_Page www.justsixdays.co.uk/site4/index.php/Main_Page] is an online Bible commentary with a 6-day-creation viewpoint.
 
  
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== See also ==
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==Links==
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[[Christian wiki sites]]
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===Active Wikis===
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* [http://astorehouseofknowledge.info/ A Storehouse of Knowledge] "the encyclopedia with a biblical worldview."
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* [http://christianity.wikia.com/ Christianity Knowledge Base]
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* [http://www.anabaptistwiki.org The Global Anabaptist Wiki] An interactive community of Anabaptist-Mennonite groups from around the world.
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* [http://heavenmusic.wikia.com/ LifeMusic Wiki]
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* [http://www.orthodoxwiki.org/ OrthodoxWiki] An encyclopedia and information center for Orthodox Christianity.
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* [http://www.sawiki.net/ SAWiki.net] SAWiki is an online encyclopedia covering all aspects of the Salvation Army.
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* [http://www.textus-receptus.com/w/mediawiki-1.13.2/index.php/Main_Page Textus Receptus] A wiki promoting the Textus Receptus and versions translated from it.
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* [http://www.theopedia.com/ Theopedia] An online encyclopedia of Christianity and Biblical Theology
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* [[Main Page|WikiChristian]] ''(This website)'' An encyclopedia and discussion forum for all Christians to share their faith.
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===Barely Active Wikis===
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* [http://wiki.faithfutures.org/ Jesus Database] Historical Jesus research.
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* [http://biblestudy.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Wikia Bible Study]
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* [http://www.brethrenpedia.com/Main_Page The Brethren Wiki] Plymouth Brethren
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===Inactive Wikis===
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* [http://theology.wikia.com/ Theologia] Theology from an ecumenical point of view
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===Specific Interest Wikis===
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* [http://christianmusic.wikia.com/ Christian Music Wiki]
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* [http://christianrock.wikia.com/ Christian Rock wiki]
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* [http://www.creationwiki.org/ CreationWiki] (Creation Science Wiki Site)
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* [http://www.mormonwiki.org/ MormonWiki.org] (Christian Wiki Reviewing Mormonism)
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* [http://hymnal.oremus.org/ Oremus Hymnal] Anglican hymnal
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===Christian Wikis in Non-English Languages===
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* [http://www.kathpedia.com Kathpedia] (German)
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[[Category:Christian wikis]]

Latest revision as of 22:00, 21 September 2015

Christian Wikis
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A wiki website is a site that allows users to add content, as on an internet forum, but also allows anyone to edit the content. There are a number of wiki websites related to Christianity.

Reasons Underlying the Development of Christian Wikis

The first wiki was set up by Ward Cunningham in 1995. Wikipedia, the most well known wiki website, was started in 2001, and currently contains millions of articles. It contains thousands of articles related to religion. One of the criticisms that adherents to various religious groups have however is that in attempting to maintain a neutral point of view, some of the teachings of their religion can be "watered-down" or altered. These critics also state that the neutral point of view is in the eye of the beholder. In response to some of these criticism, explicitly Christian wiki websites have been set up. Some of these Christian wikis, like OrthodoxWiki and Theopedia, are devoted to a particular Christian denomination or theological slant whereas others, like WikiChristian, are open to a wider diversity of views.

History of Christian Wikis

The first Christian wiki was Clublet, begun by Richard Drake in 2000.

Another early Christian wiki was Compass, which was set up by Richard Hall in early 2001. This is no longer online.

In late 2004 WikiChristian was set up as a non-denominational wiki for Christianity.

Other wikis developed in early 2005 including Orthodox Wiki (for Eastern Orthodoxy) and Theopedia (for Reformed Protestantism).

In 2006 and 2007 there was a brief explosion of Christian wikis, particularly "Bible" wikis dedicated to Biblical Christianity, such as Wikible. Most of these wikis have since disappeared because of lack of interest by web-users.

On August 23, 2009, Robert Pierce (Master Frederique) founded LifeMusic Wiki, a database on Christian music. It is now the largest Christian music wiki and the second largest Christian wiki.

No Christian wikis have achieved anything like the numerical success of editors that wikipedia has. Currently there are only four English-language Christian wikis that have regular daily users. These are Theopedia, OrthodoxWiki, LifeMusic Wiki, and WikiChristian, WikiChristian being the largest.

Quotes

I think Christian wikis need to join forces|From an internet chat forum

Links

Active Wikis

Barely Active Wikis

Inactive Wikis

  • Theologia Theology from an ecumenical point of view

Specific Interest Wikis

Christian Wikis in Non-English Languages


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