Global media and culture open the way for globalization by transmitting cultural products across national borders and forming global communication networks. For example, the internet facilitates global interaction and formation of online communities. Satellite TV and radio allow immigrants to stay connected to their home culture while integrating into a new society. Globalization both challenges existing cultures and creates new shared cultures. Religions have played a role in globalization by spreading across borders through migration, but globalization also encourages religious pluralism and the development of new spiritual practices. Global citizenship acknowledges our shared human experience and interdependence, promoting respect for diversity and participation in local and global communities.