Proposals for the Construction of Live-Delivered Digital Church and its Mechanism

Abstract

This paper explores the integration of AI technology and Christian theology through the design and implementation of a live-delivered digital church using AI technology. Particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, rapidly evolving technologies have significantly impacted religious practices, necessitating new forms of worship. The system proposed in this study aims to provide accurate and unbiased information using a comprehensive knowledge base, including texts from the New Testament, and employing a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture. It eliminates personal biases and sentiments of religious leaders, delivering consistent and impartial messages to the faithful. This study examines the current state of virtual churches, the integration of AI technology and religious practices, the design, and the mechanism of the proposed system. The virtual church system offers significant technical and accessibility advantages while suggesting challenges in fully replicating the emotional connections of traditional worship. This study provides guidelines for understanding how technology can transform religious practices and presents a comprehensive framework for the future possibilities of AI-assisted religious services.