A co-pilot allegedly tried to crash a flight carrying more than 170 passengers to Israel before the captain, passengers, and other pilots intervened. The incident illustrates a sobering truth: ideas have consequences, and bad ideas can have victims. That principle is increasingly relevant as AI developers turn to religious leaders for help shaping the moral behavior of advanced systems. But if society no longer agrees on an objective standard of morality, whose definition of “good” should guide AI—or us?

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President Trump launched America.gov, an AI-powered portal for federal services, as government and technology leaders continue debating how to manage increasingly powerful AI systems. Meanwhile, OpenAI scrapped the release of a new model after safety concerns surfaced during testing. Whether AI poses an existential threat or simply adds another layer of uncertainty to everyday life, the future can leave us searching for direction. But before deciding which path to take, there’s a more fundamental question: Who determines where we’re going?

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A new book argues that modern convenience may be costing us community, encouraging us to choose the “friction” of interacting with others even when easier options exist. But convenience tests more than our relationships—it can also expose the gap between what we say we believe and what we are willing to sacrifice to live accordingly. Whether the issue is morality, evangelism, or private temptation, conviction becomes harder when obedience carries a personal cost. So where do Christians find the strength to practice what we profess?

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Signs of Christian revival are emerging in some unexpected places, from young people in secular Sweden and rising adult baptisms in France to Princeton students reasoning their way from atheism to faith. At the same time, America is becoming increasingly diverse politically, culturally, and ethnically, raising an old question with new urgency: What can truly unite so many different people? For Christians, the answer begins not with erasing those differences but with centering our lives on the same King.

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Signs of Christian revival are emerging in some unexpected places, from young people in secular Sweden and rising adult baptisms in France to Princeton students reasoning their way from atheism to faith. At the same time, America is becoming increasingly diverse politically, culturally, and ethnically, raising an old question with new urgency: What can truly unite so many different people? For Christians, the answer begins not with erasing those differences but with centering our lives on the same King.

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A new study suggests most American voters don’t fit neatly into conservative or liberal political labels, instead holding a mix of beliefs across the ideological spectrum. That complexity offers a lesson that extends well beyond politics. Whether discussing theology, culture, or everyday disagreements, certainty can tempt us to oversimplify difficult questions and dismiss those who see them differently. For Christians, embracing humility and genuinely listening to others can strengthen both our understanding of truth and our ability to share it well.

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Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington comes amid rising tensions involving China, Russia, Iran, and conflicts around the world. Behind those geopolitical struggles is an ancient reality: innocent people often suffer because of the actions of others. Scripture never promises Christians exemption from such suffering, and persecuted believers offer a powerful reminder that hardship can even become a testimony to faith. So how can we trust God when the darkness persists—and choose joy before we can see how the story ends?

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President Trump’s UN address put the escalating conflict with Iran back in focus, while reports that Iran could sabotage internet cables in the Persian Gulf raise questions about how much damage inaction can allow. That dilemma leads to a deeper question: When God seems inactive amid the dangers and uncertainties of our world, is he truly absent—or do we need better eyes to recognize where he is already at work?

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The White House news ban targeting CNN, MS NOW, and Politico has sparked a broader fight over press access and prompted other news organizations to push back. But our reactions to the controversy can also reveal something about how we handle disappointment: we tend to distance ourselves from people or institutions we no longer trust. What happens when we respond the same way to God? Scripture invites us to bring our doubts to him while still choosing to follow where he leads.

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Violent crime is down, poverty has reached a historic low, and household incomes are up—yet many Americans still feel pessimistic about the future. That disconnect shows how easily repeated narratives can shape what we expect, whether about the economy, marriage, or Christianity itself. Despite headlines about religious decline, signs of spiritual vitality remain easy to overlook. So what might change if Christians stopped assuming the church is fading and instead looked for where Jesus is already at work?

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Christianity’s center of gravity has shifted dramatically toward the Global South, and African missionaries are increasingly bringing the gospel to Europe, Canada, and the United States. Their work reflects both the growth of Christianity abroad and the spiritual decline of much of the West. But receiving missionaries from nations once viewed primarily as mission fields may require Western Christians to confront assumptions about where God is working—and whether we are humble enough to join him.

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Artificial intelligence may change not only how we work but also how we understand purpose and meaning. As technology produces more information, more distractions, and more uncertainty about the future, the challenge is not simply to become more productive but to become clearer about what matters most. For Christians, that means asking whether our lives are increasingly shaped by noise and anxiety—or by a deeper relationship with the God whose presence gives our work and our days lasting significance.

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As leaders debate how to respond to artificial intelligence, one obstacle keeps resurfacing: solving shared problems requires trusting other people and institutions to act responsibly. Yet Americans increasingly distrust government, business, media, and even one another. That crisis extends beyond politics or technology to deeper questions about how we live and who we are becoming. In a culture rich in technological progress but struggling with division and disconnection, where can we find the moral foundation we need?

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Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, and Americans remain divided over whether its potential outweighs the risks. Some experts warn of cyberattacks, biological threats, and even human extinction, while others argue AI could usher in unprecedented prosperity. The uncertainty is unsettling, especially when humanity already possesses numerous ways to destroy itself. But frightening times also reveal where we place our confidence—and offer Christians an opportunity to show a fearful world what faith looks like.

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Warnings about artificial intelligence reached a new level this week as AI researchers and tech leaders raised alarms about systems that could improve themselves, enable biological or cyberattacks, and potentially escape human control. Lawmakers and industry leaders are now debating whether development should slow while stronger safeguards are put in place. But as fears of an AI-driven catastrophe grow, they also raise a more personal question: What does it mean to be ready for a future none of us can predict?

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Twenty-five years after 9/11, we remember the 2,977 people whose ordinary morning became a national tragedy—and the families who have carried that loss ever since. For many, grief cannot simply be revisited once a year and set aside. Yet Scripture offers a way to hold sorrow, gratitude, compassion, and hope together as we remember those we have lost and consider how God can use our own wounds to minister to others.

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Twenty-five years after 9/11, the attack remains a defining moment for many Americans—but for younger generations, it is one crisis among many that have shaped a world marked by war, recession, pandemics, and uncertainty. Those different experiences can shape not only how we remember the past but also what we expect from the future. As we commemorate 9/11, where should Christians look for hope when safety and stability seem increasingly difficult to find?

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A rare blue lobster and a million-dollar dime remind us that uniqueness often increases value—but human worth is far more complicated than rarity alone. As the twenty-fifth anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the ideology behind the attacks illustrates what can happen when individual people are reduced to categories, enemies, or members of a group. Scripture offers a radically different understanding of what makes each person significant. What changes when we remember where our personal worth actually comes from?

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As the anniversary of 9/11 approaches, remembering those who died also means confronting the unsettling reality that terrorism remains a threat we cannot fully control. It can feel easier to honor the past briefly and then return to the relative safety of not thinking too much about what could happen next. But Scripture offers another response to an uncertain future—one that neither minimizes the danger nor allows fear to dominate us. What might this somber anniversary teach us about preparing today for whatever tomorrow brings?

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Miley Cyrus is dropping her last name and joining the ranks of celebrities known simply by a first name. The announcement raises a larger question about the names and labels we use to define ourselves—especially on Labor Day, when many of us briefly step away from the vocations that shape so much of our identity. Even Pluto offers an unexpected illustration of the difference between what something is called and what it actually is. So who are we when the titles, accomplishments, and opinions of others fall away?

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