Theology and Human Dignity in the Face of Artificial Intelligence and Modern Media

David Kraner

doi:10.26142/stgd-2025-018

Published: 2025-12-23

Vol. 57 (2025)

Theology and Human Dignity in the Face of Artificial Intelligence and Modern Media

David Kraner

Gdańsk Studies

Section: Artykuły

https://doi.org/10.26142/stgd-2025-018

Abstract

Digital culture is having a profound impact on theological values in several key ways. The rapid development of technologies and digital platforms is changing the way people perceive and practise their faith. Artificial intelligence and digital tools allow access to different sources of information, leading to a pluralisation of theological perspectives. People are exposed to a wide range of opinions, which stimulates debates on fundamental theological issues. At the same time, digital culture brings challenges to moral values, as the relativisation of values can lead to the loss of a common moral ground. Technology is becoming a tool for spiritual practice, as faith communities use digital platforms to transmit teachings. This raises the question of the authenticity of these experiences and personal connection to the divine. Ethics and accountability in the digital age is also a key challenge, where decision-making algorithms raise new questions about accountability. Digital culture is therefore changing the understanding of faith and ethics, which requires adapting theological approaches to contemporary challenges. Dialogue between tradition and modernity and the development of ethical guidelines for the use of new technologies in the spiritual life are crucial.

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artificial intelligence, pastoral method, digitisation, ethics, theology

Theology and Human Dignity in the Face of Artificial Intelligence and Modern Media

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