John Lennox Warns Against AI-Driven Decline in Scripture Engagement

At the 10th annual Sing! Conference, Oxford mathematician and apologist John Lennox cautioned that the rise of artificial intelligence poses a significant threat to the spiritual health of the next generation. Lennox argued that the convenience of large language models is contributing to a decline in reading habits, which he fears will lead to a state of spiritual starvation. He emphasized that if young people stop reading, they will inevitably stop engaging with the Bible, leaving the church defenseless against cultural challenges.

Lennox described Scripture as the primary offensive weapon for believers, urging them to prioritize prayerful meditation over the immediate, summarized answers provided by AI. During the discussion, fellow apologist Wes Huff expressed concern that technology is becoming a new intermediary between individuals and the biblical text. Both speakers warned that relying on AI for information is not a substitute for the deep, personal study of God’s Word. The session, held during a conference celebrating the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale’s English New Testament, served as a call for Christians to remain diligent in reading the Bible despite the distractions of modern technology.