Beyond Creation: A Non-Theologian's Look at the Religious Issues of Artificial Intelligence

Religious traditions have profound beliefs and doctrines about creation and the divine nature. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a human creation that is a creator of its own rights, which brings a connection between the two. Therefore, the relationship between AI and religious ideas about creation, ethics, humanity, transcendence, and immortality is one of the most fascinating research areas. This academic paper written from a non-theological perspective, examines how AI challenges the traditional religious narrative and ethical frameworks. The paper views AI as a Creator, where honest questions about humanity, privacy, justice, and human accountability, are explored to comprehend the ideas of transcendence and immortality through technology. From the perspective of non-theologians, the paper seeks to better understand the transformative potential of AI and its impact on religious and ethical discourse. It goes on further to demonstrate the differing receptions of AI by various religious traditions and concludes by illustrating how AI is reshaping the human experience, transcending the traditional boundaries of technology, religion, and ethics. It also gives a way forward to reconcile AI with religious principles.