In an effort to attract more members to attend church services in England, Broadway master and The Phantom of the Opera composer Andrew Lloyd Webber said he believes churches should make Wi-fi available to churchgoers.
The British composer believes technology may be an effective way to lure the crowds back in churches.
"Once you do that, the church becomes the center of the community again," the successful Webber, who has composed 13 musicals, told the Mail in an interview.
Church services aren't what's forefront in Lloyd Webber's mind however. He explained that churches "should go back to the medieval tradition, which is that the nave of the church is always used for local business."
This line of thinking goes somewhat hand in hand with Pope Francis' methods in encouraging the Faithful. The Holy Father has demonstrated that an understanding of people and their actual habits plays a big role in motivating them to return to the Catholic Church.
The Wi-fi idea becoming a reality might be a pipe-dream. 20% of Americans admitted to using cell phones while attending service in church. The numbers can easily soar if free Wi-Fi is offered.
And who does Lloyd Webber think should foot the bill of free Wi-fi?
"Well, I am going to get involved, but the government have indicated that they would pay for the idea of putting the Wi-Fi in," he claimed.