The following is excerpted from an online article posted by Relevant Magazine
Around the world, tens of millions of people are now turning to AI chatbots for prayer, confession and spiritual advice. Some of the largest Christian AI apps have surpassed 30 million downloads globally.
On the surface, these tools seem harmless — even helpful. They lower the barrier to engagement. They provide Scripture on demand. They offer prayers for people who don’t know what to say. For users who don’t attend church regularly, an AI companion can feel like a safe reentry point.
“Here’s the uncomfortable truth about AI leading us toward God,” Dickens said. “The algorithm is exceptionally good at making spiritual growth feel like it’s happening when it isn’t.”
For some, it might be a first step toward deeper engagement. For others, it quietly becomes the only step.
The current danger isn’t that the Church might collapse overnight. The danger is much more personal — and damaging: if spiritual formation becomes instant, personalized and frictionless, it can still feel like growth. It just won’t be.
Source: Relevant Magazine
https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/tech-gaming/millions-are-using-christian-chatbots-for-spiritual-growth-we-talk-to-experts-on-both-sides-of-the-controversial-ai-trend/