# US Protestant pastors' concerns over AI scripture use > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-protestant-pastors-concerns-over-ai-scripture-use > Updated: 2026-09-14T17:53:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Research conducted by the Barna Research Group and Gloo has revealed significant skepticism among US Protestant pastors regarding the use of artificial intelligence for interpreting Scripture. A reported 94% of pastors expressed concern that AI might provide misleading interpretations of religious texts. The findings highlight a notable divide between clergy and laypeople concerning how AI should address theological disputes. While 60% of pastors believe the technology should present multiple major interpretations without declaring a single correct view to preserve the diversity of discernment, only 26% of practicing Christians support this neutral approach. Many laypeople expressed a preference for AI to identify a single “right” interpretation. Daniel Copeland, Barna’s vice president of research, indicated that pastors tend to view AI as a tool for learning rather than a definitive authority, emphasizing the necessity for believers to maintain independent critical thinking. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: US Protestant pastors express concern over AI Bible interpretation A Barna study reveals that 94 per cent of US Protestant pastors are concerned that artificial intelligence may provide misleading interpretations of the Bible. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-protestant-pastors-express-concern-over-ai-bible-interpretation ### 2026-09-10: Pastors express concern over AI misinterpreting Scripture A Barna Research Group survey finds that 94% of pastors are concerned about AI misinterpreting Scripture, with most preferring AI present multiple theological interpretations rather than a single correct one. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pastors-express-concern-over-ai-misinterpreting-scripture --- Cite as: US Protestant pastors' concerns over AI scripture use. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-protestant-pastors-concerns-over-ai-scripture-use