Holographic Pastors?

Today on the front page of msn.com is an article called, "Churches start to use hologram pastors" click the link to read up. In short it talks about how mega churches around the country are starting to implement 3D holograms of their pastors in multiple locations around the country to reach more people. The article is appropriately titled, "The Chick-fil-A Church." Why in the world would you want to replace yourself with a video projected preacher to the masses? Yes it would definately draw a crowd but how can a hologram embrace a member? Can it hold a conversation with someone who needs to desperately talk to their pastor?

Besides my objections the book of John immediately comes to mind: John 1:1 - "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:14 - The Word became FLESH and made his dwelling among us..."

Why would God choose to become flesh? Would it be so we could see Him cry, to hear Him speak, to feel His embrace, or to look Him in the eye? As Christians we should model His ministry, His chosen ministry of presence.

I'm calling a flag on the play preachers! People need you in the flesh!

This also reminds me of this cartoon..."Isn't that cute...BUT ITS WRONG!!!!"