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AI is Becoming a Spiritual Authority, Even Among Practicing Christians

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New Barna research finds one in three Americans say AI's spiritual guidance is as trustworthy as a pastor's—including 34 percent of practicing Christians. Yet large majorities of both practicing Christians and pastors worry about what happens when AI starts acting like a spiritual authority.

Christians View AI as a Gift—and a Threat: New Research

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Insights on Tech, Media and Faith in 2026

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Leading the Church in the age of AI

AI and the Church: How Pastors Can Lead with Wisdom in a Digital Age

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Christians Say Churches Could Benefit From Digital Tools

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