About Forming a Christian View of Computer Technology
| Authors | Schuurman, Derek C. |
|---|---|
| Date | 2007 |
| Publication | ACMS Online Journal |
| Vol / Pages | pp. 1-10 |
| URL | https://pillars.taylor.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=acmsjournal-2007 |
| Language | en-US |
Type: Journal Article
Tags: Artificial intelligence, Christian perspective, computers, creation, cultural mandate, fall, Image of God, redemption, Reformational worldview, service, shalom, stewardship, technicism, Technology, Worldview
Abstract
This paper poses questions related to faith and computer technology and explores how faith informs our view of computer technology. The Biblical themes of creation, fall, redemption, and shalom provide a framework for a Christian view of computer technology. First, computer technology is recognized as part of the latent potential that God placed in creation for humans to develop. Being created in the image of God has implications for what it means to be human and for areas such as artificial intelligence. As a consequence of the fall, there are distortions in the use and place of technology. Technology is not the savior of the human condition. Christians recognize the Lordship of Jesus Christ over all creation and the need to shape technology in ways that answer God’s call to look after the earth and to show love to our neighbours. Until Christ returns, Christians ought to use and develop computer technology in ways that contribute to shalom. [WJB, CJ]