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Religious television has quietly become one of the most consistently viewed categories on live TV, even as other genres fragment. What makes a good religious channel isn't just production value, it's authenticity. The best ones broadcast from actual congregations, not sterile studios. TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network) remains the dominant force globally, syndicating American televangelism with slick graphics and prosperity gospel. But the real energy lies in channels like EWTN, which offers a more contemplative, liturgical Catholic perspective, or God TV, which blends charismatic worship with social teaching from Kenya to the UK. What separates the meaningful from the manipulative is whether the channel exists to serve its community or just to raise funds. Live-streamed Sunday services from megachurches in Lagos, Seoul, and São Paulo draw millions, often more than the in-person attendance. And in countries like India, religious channels span every major faith, Hindu devotional programming, Islamic lectures, Buddhist meditation sessions, far beyond the Christian-heavy perception. The format is surprisingly simple: a speaker, a camera, and a direct address to the viewer at home. When done well, it creates intimacy. When done poorly, it's a pitch. Watch a Ramadan broadcast on a Turkish Islamic channel, then a Sunday morning broadcast from a suburban American church, the differences in pacing, language, and theology reveal how live TV shapes belief itself.