You've got to have your antennaes up. Among its features is a regular column called Uplink which reviews Christian Web sites and rates them using a fish symbol in place of stars. The recent mass suicide of a cult in California that had its own Web site called Heaven's Gate has raised quite a few antennaes, particularly parents who realize their kids probably know a lot more about what's on the Internet than they do. Those on the receiving end should use caution - and parents, of course, should convey this to children. While it's no secret that the Internet is filled with wacko sites, it may come as a surprise to find so many Christian-based sites.
Today there are thousands of Christian Web sites.
Many are enjoying phenomenal success. We were so shocked at how much activity went on there. Since then it has added an Web site called Christianity.net. Doebler said his staff was naive in the beginning, thinking people visiting the Christianity Online site would be interested in researching information found in the printed publications. But rather than sulking, company officials decided to expand, adding Christianity.net to its America Online presence and its 10 print publications.