Christian Perspectives on Technology: A Dialog Between Faith and Innovation

Pavel-Iosif Pungila ()
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Pavel-Iosif Pungila: The Doctoral School of Theology And Religious Studies, Bucharest, Romania

RAIS Journal for Social Sciences, 2024, vol. 8, issue 2, 154-159

Abstract: This article examines the historical interplay between Christianity and technological progress, highlighting three predominant perspectives: optimistic, pessimistic, and ambiguous. The optimistic view, rooted in philosophers like Francis Bacon, emphasized technology's potential to enhance human existence and creative responsibilities. In contrast, the pessimistic outlook, exemplified by thinkers like Jacques Ellul, warned against dehumanization and alienation brought by mechanized efficiency. A middle-ground view, represented by Stephen V. Monsma, portrayed technology as context-dependent and ethically shaped. The research situated these perspectives within Christian themes such as humanity's role in creation, the Fall's impact, and eschatological hopes, offering insights into technology's spiritual dimensions.

Keywords: Christianity and technology; optimistic perspective; dehumanization; moral ambiguity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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