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===History of Christian Wikis===
 
===History of Christian Wikis===
  
The first Christian wiki was clublet.com, begun by Richard Drake in 2000.
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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.  
 
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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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.
 
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.
  
No Christian wikis have achieved anything like the numerical success of editors that wikipedia has. Currently there are only three English-language Christian wikis that have regular daily users. These are [[Theopedia]], [[OrthodoxWiki]] and [[WikiChristian]].
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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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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==
 
==Quotes==
  
''From an internet chat forum''
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:I think Christian wikis need to join forces|From an internet chat forum
: I think Christian wikis need to join forces
 
  
 
==Links==
 
==Links==
  
 
===Active Wikis===
 
===Active Wikis===
* [http://bible.tmtm.com/wiki/Main_Page Bible Wiki] A user-created free scholarly commentary to the entire text of the Christian Bible.  
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* [http://astorehouseofknowledge.info/ A Storehouse of Knowledge] "the encyclopedia with a biblical worldview."
* [http://www.christianmedia.ca ChristianMedia.ca] Connecting Canadian Christians with a heart for media ministry.
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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]
 
* [http://www.orthodoxwiki.org/ OrthodoxWiki] An encyclopedia and information center for Orthodox Christianity.
 
* [http://www.orthodoxwiki.org/ OrthodoxWiki] An encyclopedia and information center for Orthodox Christianity.
* [http://reformedword.org/ ReformedWord] A Moral Encyclopedia of Knowledge and a Linguistic Tool for Studying God's Word.
 
 
* [http://www.sawiki.net/ SAWiki.net] SAWiki is an online encyclopedia covering all aspects of the Salvation Army.
 
* [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.
 
* [http://www.theopedia.com/ Theopedia] An online encyclopedia of Christianity and Biblical Theology
 
* [http://www.theopedia.com/ Theopedia] An online encyclopedia of Christianity and Biblical Theology
 
* [[Main Page|WikiChristian]] ''(This website)'' An encyclopedia and discussion forum for all Christians to share their faith.
 
* [[Main Page|WikiChristian]] ''(This website)'' An encyclopedia and discussion forum for all Christians to share their faith.
* [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.
 
  
 
===Barely Active Wikis===
 
===Barely Active Wikis===
* [http://christianity.wikia.com/ Christianity Knowledge Base]
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* [http://wiki.faithfutures.org/ Jesus Database] Historical Jesus research.
* [http://christianrock.wikia.com/ Christian Rock wiki]
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* [http://biblestudy.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Wikia Bible Study]
* [http://www.monachos.net/wiki Monachos Patristic Quotations Index] Eastern Orthodox
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* [http://www.brethrenpedia.com/Main_Page The Brethren Wiki] Plymouth Brethren
* [http://oldbelievers.wetpaint.com/ Old Orthodox Wiki] Old-Rite Russian Orthodox
 
* [http://theology.wikia.com/ Theologia] Theology from an ecumenical point of view
 
  
 
===Inactive Wikis===
 
===Inactive Wikis===
* [http://openbibleproject.org Open Bible Project]
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* [http://theology.wikia.com/ Theologia] Theology from an ecumenical point of view
* [http://biblestudy.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Wikia Bible Study]
 
  
 
===Specific Interest Wikis===
 
===Specific Interest Wikis===
 
* [http://christianmusic.wikia.com/ Christian Music Wiki]
 
* [http://christianmusic.wikia.com/ Christian Music Wiki]
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* [http://christianrock.wikia.com/ Christian Rock wiki]
 
* [http://www.creationwiki.org/ CreationWiki] (Creation Science Wiki Site)
 
* [http://www.creationwiki.org/ CreationWiki] (Creation Science Wiki Site)
 
* [http://www.mormonwiki.org/ MormonWiki.org] (Christian Wiki Reviewing Mormonism)
 
* [http://www.mormonwiki.org/ MormonWiki.org] (Christian Wiki Reviewing Mormonism)
* [http://www.apologetics-wiki.com ApologeticsWiki] (Wiki for Christian apologetics)
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* [http://hymnal.oremus.org/ Oremus Hymnal] Anglican hymnal
  
 
===Christian Wikis in Non-English Languages===
 
===Christian Wikis in Non-English Languages===
 
* [http://www.kathpedia.com Kathpedia] (German)
 
* [http://www.kathpedia.com Kathpedia] (German)
 
===Christian Wikis Search Engine===
 
* [http://rollyo.com/rockofvictory/christian_wikis/ Christian Wikis Search Engine]
 
  
 
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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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