Researching Artificial Intelligence Applications in Evangelical and Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches

Purity, Bible, and Mission as Driving Forces

Bibliographic Data

ID3227974
AuthorsAlexandra La Cruz (0000-0001-6052-2933, Universidad de Ibagué, corresponding author), Fernando Adolfo Mora (0000-0001-9516-8823, St. George's University, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume15
Issue2
Pages234
Publication date2024-02-16
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueReligions (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/rel15020234
OpenAlexW4391883632
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited38

We explore in this article how Evangelical and Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches (EPCCs) view Artificial Intelligence (AI), and how they use it, either intentionally or indirectly. Considering first the digital habitus in which EPCCs are immersed, we have documented and analyzed three sample cases showing how EPCCs use advanced AI tools to improve the sanctification process for believers; how the Bible can be translated, distributed, and its reading can be fostered around the world, using machine intelligence; and how a spiritual revival among EPCCs can spread rapidly through AI-mediated algorithms. We discuss the implications of these developments and conclude finally with some ideas about how EPCCs should engage AI applications in the future

Charisma · Sociology · Theology · Media, Religion, Digital Communication · Philosophy · Religious studies

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