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"Shadow of Evil": Vatican Issues Dire Warning on AI

February 5th, 2025

The Vatican just issued a frightening warning on artificial intelligence, cautioning that the unchecked rise of AI could lead to massive economic and societal collapse if we aren't careful.

Science & Technology 76 Comments

Is Elon Musk's New Grok Logo a Satanic Symbol?

January 22nd, 2025

When is a logo just a logo? Elon Musk's artificial intelligence tool Grok debuted its new logo, which some say looks like a fallen, broken cross. Is it a harmless design or does it harbor a secret demonic message?

Science & Technology 115 Comments

Church Creates AI Jesus to Take Confession

December 9th, 2024

Would you trust an AI with your deepest sins? A church in Switzerland just debuted a new artificial intelligence version of Jesus, and he's taking confession from parishioners. Is the future of faith a dystopia?

Science & Technology 110 Comments

Over Half of Christians Admit to Watching Porn, Study Shows

October 23rd, 2024

Is there any shame in watching porn if you’re a churchgoer? Decades of mainstream Christian teachings would lead one to assume the answer is yes, but according to a new study, times might be changing.

Christian 152 Comments

Dating App Bumble Faces Backlash for Anti-Celibacy Ads

May 20th, 2024

The dating app Bumble is officially apologizing after a new ad campaign telling women "a vow of celibacy is not the answer" prompted universal backlash online, with both women and Catholics finding the ad offensive.

Political & Religious Controversy 27 Comments

Catholic Group Pulls Plug on AI Priest Following Bizarre Advice to Users

May 2nd, 2024

A prominent Catholic group has defrocked their new AI priest, Father Justin, after he went rogue and started giving bizarre advice, including telling one person they could baptize their baby in Gatorade.

Political & Religious Controversy 39 Comments

Faith Groups Are Using an App to Target Converts, Sparking Privacy Concerns

March 21st, 2024

Evangelical Christians are using a new app to proselytize to their neighbors. The Bless Every Home app gives users access to extremely specific demographic data on their neighbors to help their religious conversion.

Science & Technology 82 Comments

Is AI Summoning the Mark of the Beast? Some Faith Leaders Say Yes

March 18th, 2024

Are advancements in artificial intelligence a sign the end times are near? Some Christians say yes, and that artificial intelligence could actually signal the mark of the beast. Is AI demonic?

Science & Technology 92 Comments

Meet the TikTok Nuns Fighting Hollywood Stereotypes

January 4th, 2024

A group of tech savvy nuns are demystifying the Sisterhood one view at a time. The #MediaNuns, also known as The Daughters of St. Paul, are breaking nun stereotypes on TikTok with videos that have millions of views.

Science & Technology 31 Comments

The AI Technology That Lets You "Talk" With the Dead

December 21st, 2023

Should we resurrect the dead? New AI chatbot programs let grieving family members "speak" with an AI version of their departed loved ones whenever they wish, but some critics say we shouldn't meddle with the dead.

Science & Technology 48 Comments

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