Philosophy

AI and Religion: Can Algorithms Have Faith — and Should They?

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AI is writing sermons, counseling the grieving, and generating scripture. Some see divine potential. Others see blasphemy. The collision of artificial intelligence and religion is stranger — and more consequential — than you think.

Religion vs Spirituality: Are They the Same Thing?

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The article explores the distinction between religion and spirituality, noting that both address similar existential questions. Religion is defined as organized and rule-based, while spirituality is personal and flexible. Modern society’s shift towards spirituality reflects a distrust in institutions and a desire for individual autonomy, though both may impose forms of control.