A Study on the Meaning of Human Values and Spiritual Care in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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Although artificial intelligence may increasingly be utilized in pastoral counseling, it cannot replace true spiritual care, which is a uniquely human capability requiring a spiritual connection with God and others. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Jae-Hyun Lee

doi:10.18708/kjcs.2026.4.140.1.535

April 24, 2026Korean Journal of Christian Studies

A Study on the Meaning of Human Values and Spiritual Care in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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This work explores the role of spiritual care in the context of advancing artificial intelligence and challenges the notion that AI can replace human caregivers.
Definition of spiritual care as sharing God's heart through human relationships.
Discussion of the limitations of AI in performing spiritual care as defined in the study.
AI may assist in some areas of caregiving but cannot replicate the depth of spiritual care.
Human connection through the divine spirit is essential for spiritual caregiving and cannot be fulfilled by AI.

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Addresses the role of human values and spiritual care amidst advancing AI technology, suggesting that AI cannot replace human spiritual caregiving.

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