Religions are turning to apps to fight the ills of the internet

Easily obtainable smartphones and tech-savvy kids can be a scary combination for religious families who live by strict ethical standards. These standards coupled with free and open access to information anywhere at anytime have forced religious communities to become active participants in a world they often avoid, or shun altogether. Founded by Orthodox Jews, Israel-based NetSpark is a mobile app for ethical browsing solutions for Jewish communities around the world. The company is now looking to launch operations in the US where a large portion of the world’s Orthodox Jews reside. With over 300k users from ultra-orthodox communities, NetSpark has…

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