VENTURA, Calif -- Christians are just as likely to surf the Internet or pop in a DVD as non-christians, according to a study of technology use.

The new study by The Barna Research Group suggests that while demographics often influence differences in technology use, a person's faith has little to do with it.

The study examined 13 types of technologies -- including cell phones, computers, DVD players and Internet access -- and found born again Christians were just as likely to own or use them as non-born again adults.

David Kinnaman, vice president of the group and director of the study, said there is little that distinguishes the two groups.

"Both groups appear to be equally influenced by what they are exposed to on the Internet and on television," he said.

Both spend about the amount of same time watching television and movies and going online. Christians spend about as much money on entertainment and technology as non-Christians, he said.

"The widespread adoption of technology creates new battlegrounds for moral choices to be made -- battles that many Christians don't even realize they're waging," he said.

Kinnaman said a lack of teaching and leadership regarding the proper role of technology in the life of a Christian helps make them indistinguishable.

"How much more relevant and healthy would Christians be if they were both adept users of technology and were able to use those tools within the larger framework of their passion to serve Christ and to bless others?" he said.