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GodTube is a free video sharing website much like YouTube, but which specializes in Christian-themed videos. In particular, GodTube has been compared to Conservapedia, a Christian conservative encyclopedia opposed to Wikipedia, and MyChurch, a Christian version of MySpace.[1][2]
GodTube was founded in January, 2007, by Chris Wyatt from Plano, Texas, currently a student at Dallas Theological Seminary. Chris Wyatt was formerly a TV producer for CBS. GodTube is privately funded by investors, including Norm Miller of Interstate Batteries.[3]
Wyatt, a Baptist has likened the site to neutral "Switzerland", in that he claims it is open to all theological viewpoints. He has stated that even atheists are welcome as long as they state their case "respectfully". However, the site does include videos attacking non-Baptist religions, including videos entitled "Why Pentecostalism is not of God," "Mormonism exposed," and "The papacy is NOT biblical."[4]
According to comScore GodTube was the fastest growing website for the month of August, 2007.[4][5]
Controversy and Criticism
Christian Russ Seehafer posted a video criticizing the site as founded on hubris and theological arrogance saying that "It is beyond me how anyone can claim to be so down with our maker that they are able to slap his approval on anything they deem 'christian'." The video appeared on the front page of the site and was subsequently removed and replayed with a video defending the GodTube and attacking other filesharing sites such as YouTube.[1] It was then reinstated with a comment from GodTube's CEO. [verification needed]
References
- ^ a b Christians take on YouTube with GodTube. IT Week. 30 April 2007. Last accessed 2 May 2007.
- ^ On the Net: GodTube and MyChurch reflect growth of religion online Canada.com April 21, 2007. Last accessed 2 May 2007
- ^ Godtube.com CEO's on FOX news LIVE Accessed on 2007-08-08.
- ^ a b GodTube competes with YouTube Accessed on 2007-11-02.
- ^ Kristen Nicol (September 21, 2007). "GodTube Named August's Fastest Growing Site". Mashable. Retrieved 11-04-2007.
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