#theology — Public Fediverse posts

Please bear with me! I don't often discuss my faith here. (I said bear with me! 😃) Even though it's the most important aspect of my life.

Like everyone, I'm using AI a lot. So I tried an experiment: to create a Christian worship song. Not to "make it big" - rather to observe and think critically about the results. This strikes at the heart of the issue of human creativity in the light of generative AI. But it also goes further than that, to the issue of human spirituality. To the issue of our souls.

I've blogged about the experiment and would be very interested in others' thoughts.

https://pomeroy.me/2026/10/is-ai-worship-music-bad/

I wrote the article the old fashioned way. Humanly. Personally. I think I prefer it that way. (That may be a spoiler. 😬)

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Christianity #Worship #ChristianMusic #Theology

'the very project of creating intelligent machines in our image is, to use Nietzschean language, born out of the spirit of religion and how the ways in which it is used still fit and sustain religious patterns of thinking and practice'

#technology #theology #ai #genAI #polycrisis

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42438-026-00704-x

Hell is often depicted as a place of eternal punishment and suffering in various religious texts. Many believe it serves as a warning about the consequences of one's actions in life. The concept of hell varies significantly across cultures and religions. Some view it as a literal place, while others interpret it metaphorically. Understanding these perspectives can deepen our knowledge of human beliefs and fears. #Afterlife #Theology #Philosophy #ReligiousStudies #CulturalBeliefs

On the Origin of the World

The ruler became arrogant because of the power that he possessed.

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#religion #theology

Hell is depicted in many traditions as a place of punishment after death. Its interpretations vary widely but often focus on consequences of actions and moral justice.

#Hell #Afterlife #Theology #Religion #Justice

https://www.europesays.com/3295121/ St Augustine’s reservations about ‘just war’ #CatholicChurch #Peace #StAugustine #StatoDellaCittàDelVaticano #StatusCivitatisVaticanae #theology #Vatican #VaticanCity #VaticanCityState #Vaticano #war

Sophia of Jesus Christ

The Savior said: The knowledge of the truth is the knowledge of the Father.

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#religion #theology

Relationship evangelism isn't always superior to immediate sharing, but it's crucial for those we already know. To truly go deep, we must move conversations from interests to values to worldview. This framework helps us understand where the gospel truly confronts a person's beliefs.
https://keelancook.com/go-deep-moving-beyond-the-surface-in-evangelism

#evangelism #missiology #leadership #theology

Quran Surah Maryam 19:23-24

She said: Oh, I wish I had died before this and was in oblivion, forgotten. Then he called to her from below her: Do not grieve.

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#theology #christology #jesus

Acts of Philip

Mariamne baptized and taught, and the Lord was with her wherever she went.

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#theology #christology #jesus

Acts of Philip

Mariamne said: I will go wherever the Lord sends me.

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#theology #christology #jesus

My newest post, “Reading Some Hartshorne” is now on Substack. #God #theology https://johnpohl602530.substack.com/p/reading-some-hartshorne

Initial research discerns varied receptivity among Nones. NiNos may pray daily, responding differently than Zealous Atheists. Surprisingly, while literature often assumes Nones are outside the church, this research suggests you may have Nones already within your congregation. This nuanced understanding is vital for strategic outreach and discipleship in local churches. #church #evangelism #leadership
https://keelancook.com/navigating-the-nones

#missiology #leadership #evangelism #theology #discipleship