Rev. Cesar Reyes, Jr., a faculty researcher from Wesley Divinity School of Wesleyan University-Philippines, contributed to the growing global conversation on faith and digital ethics through the publication of a peer-reviewed study in HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, a Scopus-indexed Q1 journal in Religious Studies.Titled “Peace, Truth and the Digital Public Sphere: A Wesleyan Postcolonial Theology,” the article examined the impact of misinformation in the Philippine digital landscape, arguing that false and misleading content functions not merely as inaccurate information but as a form of digital colonization that influences public judgment, credibility, and moral imagination.
Drawing insights from Isaiah 32:17, John 8:32, and James 3, the study integrated Wesleyan theology, postcolonial theory, and public theology to emphasize the vital relationship between truth, peace, and ethical communication in contemporary Christian witness.
Central to the research was the concept of Digital Holiness, a practical framework designed to guide churches and faith communities in navigating the digital age. The framework was structured around six movements: See, Discern, Speak, Build, Protect, and Transform, encouraging responsible and transformative engagement in online spaces.
As digital platforms continued to shape political, cultural, and religious life, the study calls on Christians to recognize digital participation as an expression of discipleship—one rooted in truthfulness, neighbor-love, accountability, and peacebuilding.
The publication highlighted Wesleyan University-Philippines’ ongoing commitment to producing research that addresses contemporary societal challenges while contributing to theological scholarship and public discourse on a global scale.
