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Russell Moore

Christianity Today editor at large and host of The Russell Moore Show

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As I’ve said repeatedly over the years, artificial intelligence poses dangers too few are now contemplating, accelerating already-existing crises about what it means to be human, about, as Wendell Berry prophetically put it, knowing the difference between being a creature and a machine.

Russell Moore

Christianity Today editor at large and host of The Russell Moore Show

In a 2019 essay, Russell Moore wrote that AI poses overlooked dangers and deepens crises over what it means to be human.

President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty CommissionPublished April 23, 2019 · date of remarks not establishedAI is OK (Sort of)

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A voice-activated program could allow this blind disciple to study the Bible the way he always had, even without learning braille or some sophisticated computer skills. As I’ve said repeatedly over the years, artificial intelligence poses dangers too few are now contemplating, accelerating already-existing crises about what it means to be human, about, as Wendell Berry prophetically put it, knowing the difference between being a creature and a machine. The question, though, is not whether we will stand astride AI yelling “Stop!” That won’t happen. The question is whether we will discern the dangers ahead of time, while harnessing the benefits too.

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The passage does not specify extinction, catastrophe, or a mechanism beyond acceleration of an existing crisis in human self-understanding.
The phrase about distinguishing a creature from a machine is expressly credited to Wendell Berry and is not treated as an independent Moore claim.

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If the United States Congress were (to imagine the most extreme possibility) to outlaw AI, that would be the equivalent of “banning the bomb.” The latter would not denuclearize the world but would put the United States and its allies at the mercy of hostile countries with nukes—most notably, China and Russia.

Russell Moore

Christianity Today editor at large and host of The Russell Moore Show

In a 2026 column, Russell Moore compared a hypothetical U.S. ban on AI to banning nuclear weapons while hostile countries kept them.

Editor at large and columnist at Christianity Today; host of The Russell Moore ShowPublished May 27, 2026 · date of remarks not establishedAll Christians Should Listen to Pope Leo on AI

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But Burgum represents Washington’s deference to Silicon Valley. Part of that compliance is prudent. After all, these are not simply resolved questions. If the United States Congress were (to imagine the most extreme possibility) to outlaw AI, that would be the equivalent of “banning the bomb.” The latter would not denuclearize the world but would put the United States and its allies at the mercy of hostile countries with nukes—most notably, China and Russia. Moreover, Washington officials know the precarious state of the world economy is quite possibly teetering atop the AI industry.

What this quote does not say

The passage is an analogy and does not formally state a categorical opposition to every possible AI ban, pause, or moratorium.
The nuclear claim describes the analogy's second element; Moore does not separately spell out the corresponding AI-geopolitical conclusion in the selected passage.

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It's also critical that the church insist AI be used it ways consistent with the truth that all people possess dignity and worth, created as they are in the image of God.

Russell Moore

Christianity Today editor at large and host of The Russell Moore Show

In a 2019 ERLC press release, Russell Moore said the church should insist that AI be used in ways that respect every person's dignity and worth.

President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty CommissionPublished April 5, 2019 · date of remarks not establishedERLC press release announcing the April 11 AI convening

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The implications artificial intelligence will have for our future are vast. It is critical that the church be proactive in understanding AI. It's also critical that the church insist AI be used it ways consistent with the truth that all people possess dignity and worth, created as they are in the image of God. This statement does just that, and much more. I'm honored to be a part of this important conversation and join these outstanding leaders on this excellent statement."

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The source's apparent typo 'used it ways' is preserved exactly rather than silently corrected.
The statement calls for dignity-consistent use but does not specify legislation, a regulator, technical safeguards, or enforcement mechanisms.

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No nation or group has the right to use AI to carry out genocide, terrorism, torture, or other war crimes.

Signed statement: “Evangelical Statement of Principles on AI” (ERLC)

Russell Moore

Christianity Today editor at large and host of The Russell Moore Show

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Russell Moore signed the Evangelical Statement of Principles on AI, which sets Christian principles for developing and using AI while protecting human dignity and keeping moral responsibility with people.

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1:4-6; 2 Timothy 1:7-9; Revelation 5:9-10 — *Please note that the title and institution listed for each signatory is used for identification purposes only and does not necessarily constitute an official endorsement by the institution. Russell Moore President The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission Matthew Anderson Postdoctoral Research Fellow Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion Vincent Bacote Director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics Wheaton College Hunter Baker,

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