In our rapid and advancing technology world, Artificial
Intelligence (AI) has appeared as a transformative force,
bringing both prospect and challenges for academia and
the industry even to the society. As a believer, reflecting on
the effects of AI through the mirror of our faith, becomes
paramount. Considering the advantages and
disadvantages of AI from a religious view help in channelling
its impact with wisdom and understanding. This study is
domicile in socio-religious analysis of the religion artificial
intelligence and the growth of online gospel in Nigeria.
Primary and secondary means of data collections were
employed in this study. It has been discovered that, AI
technology has the capacity to diagnose medically,
prescribe care for patient, and contribute to the
development of life-saving treatments. To that, believers
agree, support and appreciate the value and sanctity of life
that AI holds for preserving and improving it. AI also program
tedious tasks, freeing up human energy and time for more
meaningful pursuits. This increased efficiency which is in line
with the believers’ calling to steward of resources wisely, in
this area AI aid the work of online gospel greatly especially
in Nigeria; preachers were able to reach many people at
the same time irrespective of their different distances.
However, it has also been discovered that, AI raises ethical
concerns like; security of data, deciding and executing
decision-making processes. That stand against human right
and privacy. As a believer, we are called to protect and
respect individual right and dignity in order to guarantee
fairness and justice.