Christians Facing the Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
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November 8, 2025
The development of artificial intelligence technology is, on the one hand, the fulfillment of God’s task given to humanity (Genesis 1 and 2), and on the other hand, in humans’ desire to be like God, it is a rebellion against God (Genesis 3:5).
Artificial intelligence technologies have been significantly advancing since the mid-twentieth century, and their applications are becoming increasingly prevalent in everyday life in the twenty-first century. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming humanity faster and deeper than any technology before. The average reader and consumer of AI technologies may feel overwhelmed just by listing the systems, applications, and machines powered by artificial intelligence. We encounter them daily in various areas of human life from smartwatches, mobile phones, cars, homes, and cities to powerful robots, drones, and supercomputers controlled by artificial intelligence. Facing the applications of artificial intelligence in everyday life and the announcements of its future development and application challenges Christians to constantly evaluate everything in the light of God’s word. Based on this, the first part of the article provides a brief introduction and overview of the levels of development in artificial intelligence (ANI, AGI, and ASI) and the relationship Christians have with them. The second and central part of the discussion is dedicated to the spiritual evaluation of AI systems and tools, especially those that, in their application, have and cause negative spiritual consequences. The process of comprehensive spiritual evaluation must be rooted in the Word of God and guided by the Holy Spirit, and the quality of the spiritual evaluation of AI systems for Christians will come as a result of their daily relationship with God. Regarding artificial intelligence, the most important task of the church today and tomorrow is to train and educate believers in AI literacy and biblical spiritual literacy so that they can independently and effectively make decisions in all situations involving the use of AI systems, machines, and applications. In the third part of the article, an assessment is made regarding the development and application of AI concerning goals that oppose God, such as the creation of eternal life and god-like machines.
Project of the Week
This is to be expected in a specialty that heavily relies on technicality, obsesses over equipment, and is intertwined with architecture — another field commonly viewed as conventional. John's work, however, is the complete reverse: it's minimalistic yet impactful. The vibrance and striking angles set against a plain or subtle gradient backdrop resonate with the stylings of pop art. And it's this straightforwardness, this absence of clutter, that renders it so outstanding.
The chosen viewpoints in tandem with the play of shadows add a depth that underscores the simplicity inherent in his subjects. For instance, the playful, youthful form contrasting with the calm and tranquil gradient background above serves as a palate cleanser and is downright delightful to observe.What initially caught my eye while exploring Jansen's work was his unique perspective on these huge, stark, looming buildings thrusting upwards into the sky. Each building essentially gets its own spectacular hero shot; devoid of any distraction from neighboring structures or background, these photographs emanate a pure, utopian vibe.
This below shot, Single Tower, is arguably my top pick from the entire collection. I adore everything about it. The simplicity, the symmetry, and above all, the color: it vaguely brings to mind a toothbrush or a Dyson vacuum. Abstraction's beauty lies in the fact that it lets the viewer discern their own meanings and understanding of an image, something that this series masterfully accomplishes.
After all, beauty lies in the beholder's eye! We often fall into the trap of being too descriptive about our subjects in architectural photography: “this is an image of a house. This is a snap of an office. This is a shot of a chair.”
Epilogue
This approach causes the viewer to hastily scroll through photos, not really immersing themselves — an issue that this series cleverly avoids!Primarily a graphic designer, John's work truly flourishes when he starts incorporating color and shape. Whether it accurately represents the real-life appearance of the buildings or not, you must concede.
Artificial intelligence technologies have been significantly advancing since the mid-twentieth century, and their applications are becoming increasingly prevalent in everyday life in the twenty-first century. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming humanity faster and deeper than any technology before. The average reader and consumer of AI technologies may feel overwhelmed just by listing the systems, applications, and machines powered by artificial intelligence. We encounter them daily in various areas of human life from smartwatches, mobile phones, cars, homes, and cities to powerful robots, drones, and supercomputers controlled by artificial intelligence. Facing the applications of artificial intelligence in everyday life and the announcements of its future development and application challenges Christians to constantly evaluate everything in the light of God’s word. Based on this, the first part of the article provides a brief introduction and overview of the levels of development in artificial intelligence (ANI, AGI, and ASI) and the relationship Christians have with them. The second and central part of the discussion is dedicated to the spiritual evaluation of AI systems and tools, especially those that, in their application, have and cause negative spiritual consequences. The process of comprehensive spiritual evaluation must be rooted in the Word of God and guided by the Holy Spirit, and the quality of the spiritual evaluation of AI systems for Christians will come as a result of their daily relationship with God. Regarding artificial intelligence, the most important task of the church today and tomorrow is to train and educate believers in AI literacy and biblical spiritual literacy so that they can independently and effectively make decisions in all situations involving the use of AI systems, machines, and applications. In the third part of the article, an assessment is made regarding the development and application of AI concerning goals that oppose God, such as the creation of eternal life and god-like machines.
Project of the Week
This is to be expected in a specialty that heavily relies on technicality, obsesses over equipment, and is intertwined with architecture — another field commonly viewed as conventional. John's work, however, is the complete reverse: it's minimalistic yet impactful. The vibrance and striking angles set against a plain or subtle gradient backdrop resonate with the stylings of pop art. And it's this straightforwardness, this absence of clutter, that renders it so outstanding.
The chosen viewpoints in tandem with the play of shadows add a depth that underscores the simplicity inherent in his subjects. For instance, the playful, youthful form contrasting with the calm and tranquil gradient background above serves as a palate cleanser and is downright delightful to observe.What initially caught my eye while exploring Jansen's work was his unique perspective on these huge, stark, looming buildings thrusting upwards into the sky. Each building essentially gets its own spectacular hero shot; devoid of any distraction from neighboring structures or background, these photographs emanate a pure, utopian vibe.
This below shot, Single Tower, is arguably my top pick from the entire collection. I adore everything about it. The simplicity, the symmetry, and above all, the color: it vaguely brings to mind a toothbrush or a Dyson vacuum. Abstraction's beauty lies in the fact that it lets the viewer discern their own meanings and understanding of an image, something that this series masterfully accomplishes.
After all, beauty lies in the beholder's eye! We often fall into the trap of being too descriptive about our subjects in architectural photography: “this is an image of a house. This is a snap of an office. This is a shot of a chair.”
Epilogue
This approach causes the viewer to hastily scroll through photos, not really immersing themselves — an issue that this series cleverly avoids!Primarily a graphic designer, John's work truly flourishes when he starts incorporating color and shape. Whether it accurately represents the real-life appearance of the buildings or not, you must concede.
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