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Millions Are Using Christian Chatbots for Spiritual Growth — We Talk to Experts on Both Sides of the Controversial AI Trend

Millions Are Using Christian Chatbots for Spiritual Growth — We Talk to Experts on Both Sides of the Controversial AI Trend

Monday, February 16, 2026
Around the world, tens of millions of people are now turning to AI chatbots for prayer, confession and spiritual advice. Some of the largest Christian AI apps have surpassed 30 million downloads globally. Others have topped App Store charts during peak spiritual seasons like Lent or Advent. On TikTok, users post screen recordings of themselves…