AI: History, Culture, and Media Engagement
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Biblical, Ethical, and Practical Reflections on Artificial Intelligence (Contents)
AI: Comparative and Apologetic Perspectives, AI: Ethical, Moral, and Doctrinal Concerns, AI: Future-Oriented and Speculative Theology, AI: History, Culture, and Media Engagement, AI: Practical Theology and Ministry Applications, AI: Theological and Biblical Foundations, Biblical, Ethical, and Practical Reflections on Artificial IntelligenceAI: Theological and Biblical Foundations Does the Bible Anticipate Artificial Intelligence? Imago Dei and Artificial Intelligence: Can Machines Reflect God’s Image? AI and Divine Omniscience: A False Equivalence? Can a Machine Understand Scripture? The Limits of Non-Spiritual Interpretation Biblical Views on Knowledge, Wisdom, and Machine Learning The Role of Discernment…
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From Scroll to Silicon: How Technology Has Shaped Bible Engagement
1. Introduction: A Journey of Transformation From hand-inscribed scrolls in ancient synagogues to AI-driven Bible study apps on smartphones, the way humanity engages with Scripture has undergone a radical transformation. Each technological advancement—from parchment to print, from codices to cloud—has not only increased access to the Bible but also altered…
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Christians in the Age of Algorithms: Discipleship in a Digital Culture
1. Introduction: Living by the Spirit or by the Feed? From curated social media timelines to AI-driven recommendation engines, modern life is shaped by algorithms—systems that suggest, sort, and subtly influence everything from news to entertainment, relationships to religion. These digital forces, largely invisible, profoundly shape habits, affections, and worldviews.…
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The Role of AI in Bible Translation and Global Missions
1. Introduction: A New Pentecost or Just Faster Text? With over 7,000 languages spoken globally and nearly 1,200 still lacking any portion of the Bible, the task of global Bible translation remains monumental. Historically, this work took decades, requiring linguistic fieldwork, native speaker collaboration, and painstaking accuracy. Today, Artificial Intelligence…
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AI, Worship, and the Arts: Digital Liturgy or Spiritless Spectacle?
1. Introduction: Singing to the Lord—or to the Algorithm? As artificial intelligence increasingly shapes modern creative expression, churches and Christian artists are beginning to ask a critical question: Can AI have a place in Christian worship? From algorithmically composed music and automated visuals to AI-generated lyrics and digital liturgies, the…
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Christian Responses to AI in Popular Culture and Media
1. Introduction: The Gospel and the Ghost in the Machine From sci-fi blockbusters to viral social media content, artificial intelligence (AI) is not only a technological development—it is a cultural phenomenon. Films like Ex Machina, Her, I, Robot, and The Matrix, alongside AI-generated art and virtual influencers, shape how society…