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Why Outsourcing Our Moral Thinking to AI Remains a Grave Mistake
Faith Facts
- Christian believers are called to guard their hearts and minds against worldly influences that compete with Scripture.
- God’s Word remains the unchanging standard for truth and morality in every generation.
- Outsourcing moral reasoning to machines undermines the God-given responsibility of human conscience and accountability.
Anthropic recently invited religious leaders to advise on the moral programming of its AI systems. The effort highlights a deeper question: can artificial intelligence ever be trusted to carry the weight of ethical discernment?
The company’s request for input from faith communities shows recognition that moral questions still matter. Yet the invitation itself raises concern about how much authority believers should grant to any technology.
In spite of training on morality, the actual morality of AI models like Claude remains deeply uncertain.
Scripture teaches that wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord, not with algorithms. When machines are asked to shape or reflect human values, Christians must remember that truth originates from God, not from data sets.
We cannot afford to outsource our thinking to these machines.
Believers are called to renew their minds through the Word of God and the work of the Holy Spirit. Handing that responsibility to artificial systems risks dulling the very conscience God designed to guide His people.
Churches and families must continue teaching biblical discernment so the next generation can recognize truth from error. Technology may assist daily tasks, but it can never replace the moral reasoning rooted in faith.
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The Chosen Angels Spark Fresh Wonder Among Believers
Faith Facts
- The Bible describes angels in striking and mysterious ways that challenge modern expectations.
- Early glimpses of The Chosen season six have prompted discussion about how angels should be portrayed on screen.
- Christian writer Andy Kind argues that creative depictions can deepen believers’ awe toward holy mystery.
Some Christians have voiced concern after seeing a brief teaser for The Chosen season six. The clip features angels rendered in a way that departs from the traditional halo-and-wings image many grew up with. Critics worry the unusual look may confuse or even offend viewers who hold a more conventional picture of heavenly messengers.
Andy Kind, a Christian commentator, pushes back against that reaction. He points out that Scripture itself presents angels in startling forms. Ezekiel describes living creatures with four faces and wheels full of eyes, while Isaiah speaks of seraphim with six wings covering their faces and feet.
Kind believes these vivid biblical portraits remind believers that God’s messengers often exceed human categories. He argues that discomfort with new imagery may reveal a need for greater comfort with holy mystery rather than a problem with the show itself.
“The Bible itself offers wild descriptions of heavenly beings.”
Kind encourages Christians to allow their imaginations to be stretched by faithful art. He suggests that creative portrayals, when grounded in Scripture, can stir fresh reverence instead of diminishing it.
“Christians need to become more comfortable with holy mystery.”
The debate highlights a broader conversation within the church about art, imagination, and biblical truth. As The Chosen continues to reach millions, its creative choices invite believers to revisit the wonder already present in God’s Word.
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Churches Unite for Tent Revival Reaching 1,251 Souls in Alabama
Faith Facts
- Twenty-five Churches of Christ united across Walker County to host a five-night tent revival that drew an average of 1,130 people each evening.
- Seventeen baptisms and twenty responses to the invitation occurred as believers sang a cappella and heard the gospel in a mall parking lot.
- The effort cost $81,000 yet produced lasting Bible studies, community unity, and new connections to the lost.
JASPER, Ala. — A preacher friend once told Brandon Glover that tent meetings were simply too costly and too difficult in today’s world. Glover refused to accept that verdict. Instead, he gathered twenty-five Churches of Christ to prove that bold, old-fashioned evangelism still works when God’s people work together.
Over five nights in a Jasper mall parking lot, an average of 1,130 people gathered under three large tents. Members from Churches of Christ, other denominations, and unchurched neighbors sat side by side, singing a cappella and hearing the good news of Jesus Christ. The final evening alone drew 1,065 attendees.
The Walker County Campaign for Christ spent roughly $81,000, or about $14 per person per night. Donations and discounts from local businesses, including free use of the mall lot and a cattle trough for baptisms, helped stretch every dollar. Glover said the cost was never the real question.
“If we’d only had one response, it was well worth it,” said Roy Williams, minister for the Sixth Avenue Church of Christ. “But I think it was worth it anyway … in relation to the building up of the church in our area.”
Glover had long dreamed of honoring the late elder Max Barker, who passed during the pandemic, by reviving the kind of tent meeting both men remembered from childhood. What began as small home Bible studies and shop meetings grew into a county-wide effort after Glover committed to the vision and others joined.
“People didn’t want to go to church, but they still want to study the Bible,” Glover explained. “And I’m like, man, we’ve got to get out of the building. We’ve got to go where the souls are.”
Despite initial concerns that doctrinal differences might fracture cooperation, the opposite occurred. Twenty-five congregations worked in remarkable unity, and the spirit of togetherness extended far beyond the tents. Churches outside the county even sent busloads of members to support the meetings.
“You don’t get that many congregations yoked together, even though we’re one body,” Glover noted. “You know, sometimes it’s tough.”
Preacher Matt Miller delivered messages on who Jesus is and what He offers. Attendance reached as high as 1,251 on some nights, and nearly 5,000 watched online. Miller said the visible unity among believers proved especially powerful to the watching community.
“This is where Jesus’ hands and feet are at, and eyeballs and ears and elbows,” Miller said. “And this is an opportunity for them to come in here and just receive love, man.”
Thirteen-year-old Harleigh Hendrix called the campaign “amazing” and invited school friends who left eager to learn more about Christianity. Natasha Groom, who attended every night, brought Baptist friends who responded positively to the experience.
“It’s been such an awesome time with the Word of God and just being around everybody, loving and kind,” Groom said. “And I think that’s what this world needs today.”
In the weeks after the revival, ongoing Bible studies and additional baptisms continued. The Walker County Campaign for Christ also hosted a youth event inside the mall that drew 250 young people. Glover believes the momentum may lead to regular a cappella singings at the mall itself.
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Christian leaders urge watchfulness and prayer amid rising global tensions
Faith Facts
- Jesus commanded His followers to watch, pray, and prepare for difficult times ahead.
- Scripture warns that nations will rise against nations as the end times approach.
- Faithful believers are called to remain steadfast and grounded in God’s Word during uncertainty.
Many Americans are uneasy as reports of global conflict continue to fill the headlines. Yet Scripture reminds believers that none of this takes the Lord by surprise.
Jesus made it clear that His people are to remain alert rather than retreat into fear or denial. Watching and praying are not passive acts but active obedience to His command.
Comfort and security can quickly give way to upheaval when nations turn from God’s moral order. History shows that peace is preserved when righteousness is upheld and truth is defended.
“Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.”
Christian families are encouraged to strengthen their homes through daily Scripture reading and earnest prayer. These disciplines build spiritual resilience when the world grows darker.
Local churches continue to serve as places of refuge where believers can gather, encourage one another, and stand firm on biblical truth. The body of Christ is strongest when united in faith and purpose.
While the future remains uncertain, God’s promises remain sure. Those who trust in Him will find peace that surpasses understanding even in troubled times.
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