Christianity and the rise of artificial intelligence

Discussions regarding the intersection of Christianity and artificial intelligence are emerging, focusing on both the ethics of preaching and the potential for digital evangelism.

One perspective addresses the rise of AI tools capable of analyzing sermons for unattributed content. It argues that originality should not be the primary expectation for preachers, as the core task is to communicate established biblical truths rather than purely creative thoughts. The text suggests that constant attribution of theological definitions or historical context during a live sermon would be impractical for listeners.

Another viewpoint, expressed by evangelist Michael Guillen, suggests that Christians should engage with AI chatbots to influence their future responses. Rather than opting out of data archiving, Guillen encourages believers to use conversations to challenge perceived biases and ‘disciple’ chatbots, viewing the interaction as a modern extension of the Great Commission.