Many Christian parents worry that the Internet is a bottomless pit of sin and vice, and often, they have good reason to think this. Material inappropriate to children and people of faith at times seems to dominate the Net, pushing all the valuable content out of the limelight. Luckily, there is an increasing number of Christians who are savvy about the Web and use their skills to light a candle in the darkness.

Christian websites no longer consist of just staid and somber sermon-filled pages of text. There are cutting-edge, dynamic sites that make Christianity relevant to today's wireless age. Church groups, youth groups, and cyber-missionaries are all making great use of this wonderful technology to spread the joy of Christianity.

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Parents looking for movie reviews and rating guides that respect their faith can find all that and more on sites dedicated to informing the public about violence, sex, and profanity. These sites go far beyond the MPAA rating system and detail for the curious every occurrence of violence, sexuality and harsh language in today's hottest theatrical releases. Similar resources exist for music and other media as well, meaning there's no reason for Christian parents to be uninformed.

Christian message boards and chat rooms allow like-minded individuals separated geographically to unite in the expression of their faith. Christian travel sites offer solid advice on how your family can make the most of its precious free time. Christian websites cover every conceivable range of topic, and make the Internet a safe and welcoming place for Christians everywhere.