Published date: Aug 09 2024

Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences

Issue title: 6th Social and Humaniora Research Symposium (6th SoRes): Community & Youth Development

Pages: 265–274

DOI: 10.18502/kss.v9i22.16726

Gandi Wibowogandiwibowo132@gmail.comSekolah Tinggi Teologi Baptis Kalvari, Jakarta, Indonesia

Stephanas BudionoSekolah Tinggi Teologi Baptis Kalvari, Jakarta, Indonesia

The interaction between the Church and robotics in the era of posthumanism will become increasingly intense. In the past, religious discourses and robots never coexisted. However, the development of artificial intelligence and humanoid robots provides a challenging discourse for the church to respond positively. Robots in the future may become an assistant to both presbuteros and deacons to a certain extent. The church needs to realize that technology can be a medium to glorify God. This research was qualitatively conducted with a theological–philosophical approach. In the future, robots could accompany church servants in various capacities, such as welcoming the congregation, reading Bible verses, preaching, providing counseling, and even maintaining church security. Even so, there are limitations because humans still need communication that touches them emotionally. This research recommends the need for the church to be more open to robotics technology.

Keywords: Church, humanoid robots, posthumanism, artificial intelligence

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