In today’s world, digital devices and platforms have become deeply woven into our daily routines. This shift has prompted the church to rethink how discipleship ministry fits within the ever-evolving digital landscape. The digital age began with the Third Industrial Revolution, which introduced digital electronics like telecommunication, broadcasting, computers, and the internet in the latter […]
A recent letter signed by more than 200 musical artists calls “AI developers, technology companies, platforms and digital music services to cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists.” Though the letter acknowledges that “when used responsibly, AI has enormous potential to advance human creativity,” it […]
In contemplating the vast expanse of human history and the complex weave of the present, it’s intriguing to consider a perspective rooted in Christian theology — that, in a divine sense, the world may indeed revolve around each individual. This is not to indulge in a narcissistic view where one’s own desires and needs eclipse […]
Self-identified Christians are more likely to use artificial intelligence in their work on at least some occasions than their non-Christian peers, according to survey data released by the Barna Group. A new Barna report titled “4 Ways U.S. Adults Are Embracing Artificial Intelligence (or Not)” highlights data from a survey of over 1,500 adults in […]
Elon Musk is reportedly putting together a research team to combat what he has termed the “deadly” threat of woke artificial intelligence. Musk, 51, has contacted a select group of “artificial intelligence researchers in recent weeks about forming a new research lab to develop an alternative to ChatGPT,” according to The Information. In December, the […]
A majority of American churches now embrace technology as an important tool in achieving their mission and agree that the digital church is here to stay. But less than half of them believe social media will be as “strategically important” as other online tools in the future, according to a new study. The finding comes […]
Technology, specifically the smartphone, has become a part of who we are, a complete extension of our thoughts and actions. Because of that prevalence, however, technology can easily become a distraction that consumes and even controls our lives. As believers, we must recognize the potential opportunity presented through our connectivity and technology and use it […]
Theologian and philosopher Augustine of Hippo said it well: “The Holy Scriptures are our letters from home.” In John 14:2, Jesus told his disciples, “My Father’s house has many rooms … I am going there to prepare a place for you.” What a comfort it is to know, even amidst today’s uncertainty and chaos, that […]
Today’s Christian media is heavily dependent on information and technology. In order for Christian media to fulfill its mission, strong technical support must be aided. Social media, Youtube, and online media channels that people use a lot are not purely Christian channels. There, people are exposed to non-Christian media and are prone to contamination. Social […]
The popular mobile Bible app YouVersion has partnered with an alliance of 10 leading Bible translation organizations to help reach the goal of making the Gospel available to 95% of the world’s population by 2033. The collaboration plan, which some initially deemed impossible in this lifetime, will also aim to see the New Testament available […]