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We live in an ever-advancing society where AI has surpassed smartphones, Apple and Android, and television streaming platforms. But with these technological advancements have come many concerns: What are the implications of AI’s moral, ethical, and spiritual implications within the Church? Furthermore, how can faith leaders get ahead and use this to the Gospel’s benefit as technology continues to evolve?
While AI is useful and brilliant to some degree, Christian Today reports that it also comes with caveats. Nick Kim, a Christian technologist who has over 20 years of experience working in the technology sector, including jobs with Google and YouTube, explains that AI is a powerful, ever-evolving beast: It can make our lives easier, but it also poses a threat to our own human development, creativity, and intelligence.
“AI is fundamentally different from any other invention because it is taking our most prized asset, our intelligence, and we are now outsourcing it to a machine,” Kim said.
While all aspects of society will continue to thrive or diminish with its use and understanding of AI, Christians are met with a challenge. How can we use this tool to further enhance the Gospel?
“So this is a prime opportunity for the Church to then not be backfooted but really lead the charge in this area and leverage this technology for the Kingdom of God and something good,” furthers Kim.
Because AI cannot distinguish right from wrong, or good from bad, this is why it’s crucial that the Church exemplify using AI righteously. Our goal should be to help create a positive framework for using this device, while also being careful that it doesn’t become an idol. Like any good thing abused, we need to align AI usage with biblical principles and sound theology.