Worship Has Changed. Have You Noticed?
Once upon a time, gods were found in temples, on mountaintops, and in the quiet of our prayers. Today, the gods are everywhere: glowing from our screens, living in our feeds, and whispering in the algorithms that shape our lives.
Welcome to the New Era, where deities don’t demand sacrifices—they demand attention. They whisper through notifications, manifest in memes, and command devotion in the form of clicks, shares, and endless scrolling.
We are a people of new faiths, bowing not at altars but at Wi-Fi routers. So let’s meet these gods of the New Era, these divine rulers of our fragmented attention spans. Here’s your guide to identifying, surviving, and perhaps even thriving under their reign.
1. The Algorithm: The Omniscient God
The Algorithm knows all, sees all, and decides all. It determines what you watch, who you follow, and whether your TikTok goes viral or flops like a bad soufflé.
Worship Rituals:
Scroll mindlessly until 2 a.m.
Refresh your feed for validation.
Offer your data as a sacrifice.
Prophetic Warning: The Algorithm gives, and the Algorithm takes away. Blessed are those who resist its siren call—or at least put their phones on “Do Not Disturb” occasionally.
2. Productivity: The God of Hustle
In the New Era, your worth is measured by how much you do. Rest is blasphemy; overachievement is the ultimate prayer.
Worship Rituals:
Start every day with a to-do list longer than the Iliad.
Post about your grind on LinkedIn.
Feel guilty for taking a nap.
Prophetic Warning: Productivity is a jealous god. If you don’t learn to rest, it will burn you out faster than you can say, “Hustle culture is toxic.”
3. Technology: The Creator God
Once, gods created worlds. Now, they create gadgets. Technology promises salvation—faster Wi-Fi, smarter devices, and AI that knows your coffee order better than your spouse.
Worship Rituals:
Line up for the latest iPhone.
Argue about Android vs. iOS like it’s a holy war.
Pray your smart home doesn’t become sentient.
Prophetic Warning: Beware of putting too much faith in the creations of man. Remember, even the Tower of Babel fell.
4. Social Media: The God of Vanity
In ancient times, gods demanded statues and temples. Today, they demand selfies and captions. Social media is where we go to curate our identities, seek approval, and pretend our lives are better than they really are.
Worship Rituals:
Spend hours choosing the perfect filter.
Obsess over likes, shares, and comments.
Check your ex’s profile “just to see how they’re doing.”
Prophetic Warning: Social media thrives on comparison. If you’re not careful, it’ll convince you that everyone else is living a life you can’t afford.
5. Celebrity Culture: The Pantheon of Mortals
Our new gods walk among us, but they’re not immortal—they’re influencers, actors, and billionaires. We hang on their every word, dissect their every move, and elevate them to divine status.
Worship Rituals:
Subscribe to their YouTube channels.
Devour gossip like it’s sacred scripture.
Defend them online as if they’d do the same for you (spoiler: they wouldn’t).
Prophetic Warning: Idolizing flawed humans leads to disappointment. Remember, even the mighty Kardashians can stumble.
6. The Self: The God Within
In the New Era, the ultimate god is you. Self-care is sacred, self-expression is holy, and “finding yourself” is the new pilgrimage.
Worship Rituals:
Meditate daily—or at least post about it.
Buy a $50 candle because it “sparks joy.”
Repeat affirmations until you believe them.
Prophetic Warning: There’s nothing wrong with loving yourself, but don’t forget to love others too. A little humility goes a long way.
Final Thoughts: The Path Forward
The gods of the New Era aren’t inherently good or evil; they are reflections of us. They amplify our desires, fears, and aspirations. The question is not whether we worship them, but how.
Choose your devotions wisely. Disconnect when you need to. Remember that some gods—like kindness, curiosity, and community—don’t demand followers but flourish when shared.
In this age of new gods, the power to thrive lies in discerning which voices deserve your attention and which can be left on mute.
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– Saviour