Artificial Intelligence and Its Effects on Christian Youths’ Spirituality

The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionised the way Christian youths engage with spirituality. This study examines the impact of AI on Christian youths' perceptions of spirituality, investigating the intricate interplay between technology, faith, and identity. Christian youths are growing up in a world where AI-driven technologies are increasingly ubiquitous. Social media, online forums, and AI-powered spiritual tools are reshaping the way they experience and express their spirituality. However, the impact of AI on Christian youths' perception of spirituality remains poorly understood. This study employs a critical discourse analysis approach to examine how AI-driven technologies are represented and negotiated within Christian youth culture. A comprehensive review of existing literature on AI, spirituality, and Christian youth culture was conducted, supplemented by an analysis of online content, including social media posts, blogs, and websites. The study reveals that AI is influencing Christian youths' perception of spirituality in complex and multifaceted ways. While AI-driven technologies offer opportunities for spiritual growth and connection, they also pose challenges, such as information overload, misinformation, and the erosion of traditional spiritual authorities. This study contributes to our understanding of the intersection of AI, spirituality, and Christian youth culture. The findings highlight the need for Christian leaders to develop strategies that promote healthy and balanced engagement with AI-driven technologies. The study recommends that Christian bodies should educate members on AI's deployments, not view it as a threat, and devise strategies to combat it, introduce teens to seminars, and conduct ongoing research on AI and church spirituality to understand its merits and demerits.