What can we learn from the variations on the "church" emoji? A thread. 
WHATSAPP
High liturgy; paster really gets into his/her vestments; when the denomination splits over LGBTQ rights, the congregation will also split.
High liturgy; paster really gets into his/her vestments; when the denomination splits over LGBTQ rights, the congregation will also split.
TWITTER
Gives sanctuary to undocumented immigrants and has successfully litigated against ICE.
Gives sanctuary to undocumented immigrants and has successfully litigated against ICE.
APPLE
Has a significant web presence with videos of years' worth of sermons keyword-searchable; junior pastors are in cut-throat competition with one another.
Has a significant web presence with videos of years' worth of sermons keyword-searchable; junior pastors are in cut-throat competition with one another.
GOOGLE
Built by Catholics a century ago, now home to a prosperity gospel congregation that cannot afford to maintain the building.
Built by Catholics a century ago, now home to a prosperity gospel congregation that cannot afford to maintain the building.
MICROSOFT
One of five churches at a single intersection of two country roads in the middle of nowhere, USA.
One of five churches at a single intersection of two country roads in the middle of nowhere, USA.
SAMSUNG
Walking into this church feels like entering a corporate headquarters; they have a surprising amount of literature for sale.
Walking into this church feels like entering a corporate headquarters; they have a surprising amount of literature for sale.
JOYPIXELS
It is impossible to leave a service at this church without a lengthy conversation with the pastor at the front door.
It is impossible to leave a service at this church without a lengthy conversation with the pastor at the front door.
EMOJIDEX
No cross, must be a Mormon meeting house.
No cross, must be a Mormon meeting house.
LG
In the seventies, this church was the first in town to have a guitar mass.
In the seventies, this church was the first in town to have a guitar mass.
FACEBOOK
Hosts Gregorian chant services in the evening; the attached monastery supports itself through Python and Java coding.
Hosts Gregorian chant services in the evening; the attached monastery supports itself through Python and Java coding.
OPENMOJI
Every sermon here is technically legally actionable under IRS regulations.
Every sermon here is technically legally actionable under IRS regulations.
MESSENGER
"Sir, this is a Taco Bell."
"Sir, this is a Taco Bell."
HTC
Less a church and more a networking hub for Silicon Valley elites.
Less a church and more a networking hub for Silicon Valley elites.
MOZILLA
The bishop's name is featured more prominently on the building than the name of the congregation or denomination.
The bishop's name is featured more prominently on the building than the name of the congregation or denomination.
SOFTBANK
Best post-service coffee and donuts in town; if you are sick, congregants will beat down your door bearing hotdish.
Best post-service coffee and donuts in town; if you are sick, congregants will beat down your door bearing hotdish.
DOCOMO
Interfaith airport chapel.
Interfaith airport chapel.
*pastor, jfc
