Artificial intelligence just took another leap forward, and depending on who you ask, that’s either exciting or terrifying. The latest AI advancements aren’t just about generating cute chatbot conversations or helping you draft an email in half the time. AI can now conduct its own research, refine its reasoning and hold a conversation that—let’s be honest—feels eerily human. You’re not just getting auto-filled responses; you’re getting AI that can argue, analyze and even push back on your ideas. If that doesn’t at least mildly freak you out, you’re not paying attention.
Naturally, alarm bells are ringing. Experts are warning that AI’s ability to manipulate information is growing at the same pace as its intelligence. Misinformation? Deepfakes? AI-generated propaganda? They’re not a distant dystopian threat; they’re already here. Tech giants are scrambling to put up guardrails, but history suggests those guardrails are about as sturdy as a paper straw in a hot latte. The question isn’t whether AI can distort truth—it’s whether humans can recognize when it does. And for Christians, that raises a particularly pressing concern: What happens when people start outsourcing their pursuit of truth to AI?
The Fear Factor
There’s no shortage of AI horror stories. Doomsday predictions range from AI replacing jobs to AI rewriting history in real time. And while those are valid concerns, the real issue might be more subtle: the slow erosion of our ability (or willingness) to seek truth for ourselves. If AI becomes the primary tool for answering life’s biggest questions—Why am I here? What is good? What is true?—there’s a real risk that we stop thinking critically and start deferring to whatever sounds the most convincing.
The problem is, truth has never been determined by what sounds the best. Jesus, after all, wasn’t exactly the most popular public figure when he walked the earth. He wasn’t the loudest voice in the room. He didn’t game the algorithm to get the most engagement. He was the truth, even when that truth was uncomfortable. But AI doesn’t have a moral compass. It doesn’t care about truth—it cares about patterns, probabilities and persuasion. It can synthesize arguments in ways that sound compelling, but compelling doesn’t always mean correct. If Christians aren’t careful, we could find ourselves drawn into a world where truth is measured by how confidently it’s presented rather than whether it aligns with God’s reality.
Truth Doesn’t Flinch
Here’s the good news: No matter how advanced AI becomes, it cannot change the nature of truth. God’s truth is not up for debate, revision or algorithmic tweaking. It doesn’t need a software update. It doesn’t get lost in the noise of the internet. Truth, by its very nature, is unshakable. It’s been challenged, suppressed and distorted throughout history, but it has never disappeared.
And yet, Christians throughout history have faced moments where truth felt harder to find. From the early church navigating persecution and theological heresies to modern believers wading through political polarization and media manipulation, the challenge has always been the same—how do we discern what’s real when the world around us is trying to sell us something else? AI is just the latest in a long line of forces that can obscure truth if we’re not paying attention. But God’s truth isn’t fragile. It doesn’t panic. It doesn’t get drowned out. The real danger isn’t that AI will erase truth; it’s that people will stop looking for it.
Using AI Without Losing Ourselves
So, where does that leave us? AI isn’t going away, and honestly, it has the potential to be an incredible tool—if we use it wisely. AI can help us access historical context, analyze theological debates and even challenge us to think more deeply about our beliefs. It can assist in discovery, but it should never replace discernment.
If Christians are willing to engage AI thoughtfully, it can be a tool for amplifying truth rather than distorting it. But that starts with keeping our priorities straight. AI can generate information, but wisdom comes from God. AI can offer perspective, but discernment requires the Holy Spirit. AI can process data, but understanding—real, life-changing understanding—only comes through a personal pursuit of truth.
So, should Christians be worried about the future of truth? Not if they remember where truth ultimately comes from. AI may get smarter, but God remains sovereign. And that’s one reality no algorithm can rewrite.
