Will AI Change The Way We Connect with the Divine? Depends On How We Integrate

An urgent ethical challenge arises when we embrace AI in religious life: Is AI merely carrying out religious "tasks," or can it actually play a spiritual role?

Will the faithful seek out AI chatbots instead of religious leaders for spiritual guidance, losing the insight that can be gained only from human experience?

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By Dr Raoof Mir Can a robot priest truly nurture the soul? As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly permeates our daily lives, it’s even starting to enter our sacred spaces. But will AI simply add convenience to worship, or could it fundamentally reshape our spiritual experiences? From robot monks reciting prayers in Japan to robotic aartis and AI-powered blessings, faith leaders across traditions are beginning to explore AI’s role in religious practices. In a world dominated