Mere Fidelity AI, The Infinite Work Day, And The Finite Pastor
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Jul 16, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Brad East, a theologian at ACU, tackles the transformative implications of AI on society and the church. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining human agency amid the rise of technology. The conversation highlights how AI can dehumanize ministry, risking authenticity in worship and pastoral care. East critiques the reliance on digital tools for sermon preparation and calls for a critical examination of technology's role in faith. He stresses the need for genuine connections, urging listeners to navigate the digital age with discernment.
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Humans as Primary Word Bearers
- Humans are unique as vessels and bearers of the Word of God, embodying it through meditation and reflection.
- Losing the sense of humans as primary word carriers leads to a catastrophic misunderstanding of humanity.
AI as Linguistic Extension
- AI tools can extend human linguistic capacity when used properly, enabling deeper study of large texts.
- Computational analysis can reveal patterns inaccessible to unaided human cognition.
AI's Dehumanizing Shortcuts
- AI often functions as a dehumanizing technology by offloading labor that cultivates human virtues and skills.
- It offers shortcuts that produce goods without the process of virtue formation.
