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Bearing False Witness at Scale: Deepfakes, Grok, and the Ninth Commandment
Pilate asked "What is truth?" and walked away. In 2026, the question is no longer philosophical — it's technical. From Grok's deepfake scandal to the DEFIANCE Act to the EU's proposed AI watermark, the Ninth Commandment isn't quaint. It's on fire.
Hollywood's AI Prophecy Problem: Why Entertainment Can't Imagine a Tool That's Just... a Tool
Hollywood has spent sixty years telling exactly one story about AI: it will turn evil and kill us. From Companion to Severance, how entertainment shapes public fear — and why the church needs a better narrative about technology.
When the AI Went Rogue on Prime Time: Faith, Fear, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
Two of America's biggest TV dramas — The Pitt and 9-1-1 — tackled AI this season, and both chose fear over nuance. What does prime-time anxiety about artificial intelligence reveal about us, and what story should the church be telling instead?
Chariots of Data: When Technology Becomes an Idol
The Egyptian army had chariots. Lots of them. Six hundred of Pharaoh's best, thundering toward freed slaves trapped against the sea. If you're betting on outcomes, you bet on the chariots. You know how the story ends. Every era has its chariots — for us, it's data, algorithms, and AI. The promise is seductive. It's also a very old promise wearing very new clothes.
Made in God's Image, Tracked by Algorithms: AI, Immigration, and Human Dignity
Somewhere in a database, there's a row in a table. It contains a name, biometric data, and a risk score. The row is also someone's daughter. Someone's father. Someone made in the image of God. From Palantir to Frontex to Aadhaar, the machinery of sorting is global — and efficiency has a way of obscuring humanity.
Which AI Is Discipling Your People? The Hidden Theology Baked Into Chatbots
Here's a fun experiment: ask ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini the same theological question. You'll get three different answers. Same question. Different catechists. Different formation. Someone decided what your AI believes — and your congregation is being catechized by those assumptions every time they ask a spiritual question.
30 Million Downloads: When "Ask Jesus" Apps Replace the Real Thing
Apps like "Bible Chat," "Ask Jesus," and "Text With Jesus" have been downloaded over 30 million times. Thirty million people looking for something. Finding... something. But what exactly are they finding? And what might they be missing?
57% of Gen Z Christians Want AI Guidance — Only 14% of Pastors Think It Matters
There's a moment in every pastor's life when you realize you're officially out of touch. Recent Barna research reveals a striking disconnect: 57% of Gen Z Christians want to hear from their pastor about AI, but only 14% of pastors think it matters. That's not a gap. That's a canyon.
"You're On Your Own": The Tech-Bro Gospel vs. Biblical Community
In a recent interview, Palantir CEO Alex Karp offered this bit of wisdom: "You are largely on your own. The more you recognize that, the better." It's the kind of statement that sounds profound at a TED conference. It's also profoundly lonely. As Christians, we should recognize it for what it is: a competing gospel.
Power, Pixels, and Providence: A Christian Response to AI in the Age of Palantir
The recent DealBook interview with Palantir CEO Alex Karp offers Christians a window into how the world's most powerful technology leaders think about artificial intelligence, national security, and human values. As believers called to be "wise as serpents and innocent as doves," we must thoughtfully engage with these developments—without falling into the traps of either nationalism or naivety.
The Healing Algorithms: How AI is Fulfilling the Mandate to 'Heal the Sick'
While drones change the face of war, deep-learning algorithms are quietly changing the face of mercy. From the "Lazarus Protocol" helping the paralyzed walk to AI discovering new antibiotics, we explore how artificial intelligence is fulfilling the ancient mandate to heal the sick.
The Silicon Deterrent: Did the 'Donbas Algorithm' Just End War or End Humanity?
The world is still reeling from November 28, 2025—a date marking the dividing line between the old world and the new. When an algorithm became the ultimate arbiter of life and death, erasing 18,000 combatants in a single night, we must ask: Has AI ended war, or has it ended our humanity?
The Soul in the Machine: Navigating Faith, Human Uniqueness, and the Rise of AI
When an AI-led church service delivered sermons in Germany, it sparked a profound question: what remains of our distinct spiritual essence when machines can mimic human creativity and offer spiritual counsel?
Our AI Sidekick: Embracing the Brilliant (and Bumbling) Robot in the Pews
AI is like that wonderfully enthusiastic intern who can translate ancient texts and organize your files—but might also accidentally attribute a Taylor Swift quote to St. Augustine with absolute confidence.
The Erosion of Trust: AI, Misinformation, and the Sacred Duty of Discernment
When AI generates plausible falsehoods with 81% of responses containing errors, faith communities face a profound challenge: how do we guard truth and discernment in an age of digital deception?
Building the Kingdom with Technology: A Biblical Framework for AI in Ministry
Discover how technology can advance the Kingdom of God when used with biblical wisdom. Explore Scripture-based principles for faithful innovation and practical applications for modern ministry.
Christian Ethics and AI: A Theological Framework
Explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and Christian theology. Understand the ethical implications, biblical perspectives, and practical guidelines for faithful AI adoption in ministry.
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The Digital Ordination Scandal: Why Catholic Answers "Defrocked" Their AI Priest
Catholic Answers launched "Father Justin," an AI priest who claimed ordination and offered absolution. Within days, theological backlash forced them to "defrock" their digital cleric. What went wrong?
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