New Polity

Should Christians Use ChatGPT?

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Aug 5, 2025
The podcast dives into the moral dilemmas surrounding the use of AI chatbots, particularly from a Christian perspective. It contrasts emotional reactions to technology with the ethical ramifications of human-AI interactions. The discussion emphasizes authentic communication and the potential loneliness exacerbated by AI, exploring how these tools can manipulate user engagement. There's a critique of the Church's evolving stance on technology, urging listeners to consider the deeper implications on human relationships and societal values.
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INSIGHT

Human Nature Defines Moral Good

  • Human nature defines what is good and what frustrates our flourishing.
  • Acting contrary to our nature results in moral wrong and human sickness.
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Conversation's Purpose Is Communion

  • The purpose of human conversation is communion with another person.
  • Conversation reveals the inner person and demands a real, responsive interlocutor.
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Chatbots Frustrate Conversational Ends

  • AI chatbots elicit conversation but deliberately frustrate the natural end of conversation: real communion.
  • They simulate another person but lack true intelligence and mutual vulnerability.
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