In a new podcast from Seton Hall University’s Institute for Communication and Religion (ICR), which can be heard here, Campbell explained that while meme humour may seem harmless, messages that poke fun at various faiths can propagate stereotypes and present belief systems in a negative light.

As a result, people who are only exposed to these religions online could develop misconceptions about them, which can lead to more offensive content being produced. To end this cycle, Campbell said those who truly understand the affronted faiths must be willing to engage the uninformed in constructive conversations.

“We need people who are trained, to go online and be an advocate and show another way to communicate that model's grace and truth and love.”

Campbell also explained how practicing one’s faith online impacts offline worship before delving into other subjects like how the Catholic Church can connect with young people in today’s digital world. Through it all, Campbell appreciated the chance to share her insights through a forum like the ICR’s, which she acknowledged as a rarity.

In our experience, religious people engaging on the internet is one of the least productive ways of removing religious stereotypes.