A recent study conducted through a partnership between the Barna Group and Gloo has revealed striking findings about Americans’ attitudes toward artificial intelligence in matters of faith. The research shows that approximately one-third of adults across the United States now consider spiritual guidance provided by AI technology to be equivalent in value to counsel they would receive from religious clergy.
The data becomes even more pronounced when examining younger demographics. According to the study, 40% of Generation Z and Millennial respondents express belief that AI-generated spiritual advice holds the same worth as pastoral guidance. This trend is generating alarm among some religious leaders and observers as the nation continues adapting to artificial intelligence while the technology rapidly expands into various sectors of daily life.
