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Friday, July 25, 2025

Should Christian Write with AI?

I recently bragged online that I managed to get two degrees without using ChaptGPT even once.

Of course, as some friends pointed out, the fact that I earned my degrees two decades ago, far before any generative AI chatbots existed, makes my boast less impressive. For anyone in college today, resisting AI tools seems almost impossible. A recent article in New York Magazine, proclaimed that “Everyone Is Cheating Their Way Through College.”

Not all use of AI is wrong; it’s a valuable tool. But discerning between its legitimate and illegitimate uses is becoming harder every day. We asked CT advice columnists to weigh in. They responded to the question, “Should Christians Avoid Writing with AI?” If you’re torn on the issue, you’ll benefit from their wisdom.

Oh, and just in case you’re wondering, I didn’t use AI to write this newsletter. I swear!

Drew Dyck Drew Dyck
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