I did not think of this one, but even worshipping in the faith may not be safe from inroads made by artificial intelligence (AI). The technocratic elite are leaving no stone unturned and expect to see AI performing religious functions. According to Wesley Wildman, Professor of Philosophy, Theology, and Ethics, and of Computing and Data Sciences at Boston University, “AIs will write better sermons than most preachers, give better bible studies than most teachers, create amazing music and visual art for use in services and communications that struggling religious groups don’t have to pay for.” That’s his opinion, anyway. Presumably AI will not hear confessions, just yet.
This is all an example of allowing machines to displace that which is fundamentally human. I am sceptical that things will go this far, as I see clear limitations to AI, especially in regards to the sacred life, as I believe that God will not permit such a desecration, but that is my belief. However, certainly, things with technology are beginning to spiral out of control. As raised below, there is an emerging manic cult of AI worship, which is predictable, as some people always bow to sheer power and control.