Why some people are treating ChatGPT like a God – and what that means for the future of faith

Charles Murray’s Return to Faith

Taking Religion Seriouslyby charles murrayencounter, 200 pages, $29.99 The academy is one of the most intellectually stultifying places in America, particularly those disciplines called the “soft sciences.” Despite presenting themselves as the apotheosis of open-minded inquiry and debate, soft-science departments at the vast majority of our nation’s colleges and universities are possessed of an aggressive, self-satisfied groupthink. Famed Harvar…

Why some people are treating ChatGPT like a God – and what that means for the future of faith

AI isn’t just answering questions anymore. It’s becoming a source of comfort, meaning, and even spiritual guidance – and religions are already considering how to deal with it.

Why some people are treating ChatGPT like a God – and what that means for the future of faith

(Image credit: Getty Images) TechRadar AI Week 2025 (Image credit: OpenAI/Microsoft/Google)This article is part of TechRadar's AI Week 2025. Covering the basics of artificial intelligence, we'll show you how to get the most from the likes of ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude, alongside in-depth features, news, and the main talking points in the world of AI.We know people treat ChatGPT as a therapist, friend, business partner and even lover. But some …

Why some people are treating ChatGPT like a God – and what that means for the future of faith

AI isn't just answering questions anymore. It's becoming a source of comfort, meaning, and even spiritual guidance – and religions are already considering how to deal with it.