Is AI the Antichrist — or just a tool? Christians need to answer this question now. In this episode of Deformed Theology, we explore the biblical, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of artificial intelligence — and what it means for your faith.
AI is no longer coming. It's here. And the Church needs a biblical response. We tackle the questions many Christians are asking: Should believers use AI at all? Is AI a neutral tool — like a gun or a car — or something spiritually darker? Could demonic wisdom be behind the rapid rise of technology? We dig into C.S. Lewis's prophetic novel That Hideous Strength, the nature of the spiritual realm, artificial general intelligence, and what Scripture can actually tell us about navigating a world increasingly shaped by machines.This isn't a tech show — it's theology. And we think Christians need to be in this conversation.📖 In this episode:
Should Christians use AI? (Big-picture biblical framework)
Is AI a being or just a tool?
The spiritual realm & demonic wisdom (James, C.S. Lewis)
Hollywood, Terminator & "predictive programming"
What artificial general intelligence means for culture & the Church
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Mentioned:
Gavin Ortlund / Truth Unites Podcast
C.S. Lewis – That Hideous Strength (Space Trilogy, Book 3)
0:00 Intro & the Big Question
1:17 Should Christians Use AI?
5:28 Is AI a Being or a Tool?
7:35 The Gun Analogy: How We Use Things Matters
8:35 Our Brains, Spirit, and the Meat Suit
10:35 Is Technology Fueled by Dark Powers?
14:21 Terminator, Skynet & Predictive Programming
18:12 C.S. Lewis: That Hideous Strength