Rabbi Fixler is among a growing number of religious leaders experimenting with A.I. in their work, spurring an industry of faith-based tech companies that offer A.I. tools, from assistants that can do theological research to chatbots that can help write sermons. (Tan, The New York Times)
Read MoreWhile Gen Alpha members became familiar with smart technology and early iterations of artificial intelligence, McCrindle says Gen Beta will experience artificial intelligence and automation in every aspect of life, more so than previous generations. (CBS Miami)
Read MoreNew Year’s resolutions actually go back to ancient times! So, before you pooh-pooh the idea, let’s explore what’s behind this tradition and more practical ways towards self-improvement. Plus, we also compare the top 10 resolutions from the 1940s to those of today! Are you surprised? (Boeckmann, Almanac)
Read MoreCarter, who died Sunday at 100, was widely known as a man of faith, especially after his long post-presidency became defined by images of the Baptist Sunday School teacher building homes for low-income people and fighting diseases across the developing world. (Barrow, AP News)
Read MoreSunday morning services have long been the “most segregated hour” in America, as the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. declared, calling churches’ racial segregation “one of the shameful tragedies” of the nation. While many congregations look different now, experts say the most powerful divider may be that Americans organize their religious lives around their politics. (Boorstein, The Washington Post)
Read MoreOperated by Falun Gong, the persecuted Chinese religious movement, Shen Yun’s success flows in part from its ability to pack venues worldwide — while exploiting young, low-paid performers with little regard for their health or well-being. (Rothfeld & Hong, The New York Times)
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