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AI Priest

The Catholic Answers ministry introduces Father Justin, a chatbot priest, stirring controversy over AI's place in spiritual matters.

• Chatbot Priest Unveiled: The Catholic Answers ministry recently launched Father Justin, an AI chatbot priest. The bot is hailed as a tool to deepen faith, but it has sparked controversy for offering absolution for sins, which is traditionally the role of human priests.

• Controversy Erupts: Users and critics have raised concerns about the place of AI in spiritual roles. Some suggest a simple AI search engine for faith-related questions instead of a chatbot priest, questioning the appropriateness of an AI offering spiritual guidance.

• AI in Faith Critiqued: Leah Libresco Sargeant, a critic of the AI priest, stresses the importance of human and divine connection in faith. She suggests that AI may lack the human touch necessary for a meaningful spiritual journey, and that nonprofits like Catholic Answers might benefit more from fostering human connections.

As the debate around AI's role in faith continues, the importance of maintaining a balance between technological advancement and the preservation of human touch in spiritual matters remains a key point of discussion.

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