Image by Isaiah Chua for Rice Media
Fellowship remains an integral part of religion and since the pandemic struck, religious groups have had to adapt to safe distancing rules for worship services. We partnered with Rice Media to bring an interesting photo feature story, depicting the reality of how various religions across Singapore worship during the pandemic times.
"The resilience and tenacity of religion cannot be underestimated. Even as a global pandemic rages around us, believers will find a way to adapt to harsh circumstances.
And if anything, these obstacles might have given believers an opportunity to strengthen their relationship with a higher power.
Worship and fellowship in themselves are bound to evolve, whether we’re ready for it or not. Among the different religious practices implemented due to the pandemic, 40.4% of 517 respondents agreed that virtual services and worship would stay, even after COVID-19 isn’t a concern."
Read on here for the full photo feature story.