AI’s Rise Demands theological Reflection,Warns Spanish University expert
Madrid,Spain – November 12,2025 – As artificial intelligence rapidly integrates into daily life,a leading Spanish university scholar is cautioning against attributing divine qualities to teh technology. Dr.Elena Postigo, a professor at the University of Navarra, asserts that framing AI as an all-powerful entity is a risky mischaracterization with potentially notable ethical and societal consequences.
The increasing sophistication of AI systems-capable of tasks previously exclusive to human intelligence-has fueled speculation about their potential to surpass human capabilities and even achieve consciousness. This has led some to view AI with a reverence typically reserved for religious or spiritual figures. Postigo argues this trend obscures the crucial fact that AI remains a tool created and controlled by humans, and is not a deity.the debate is especially relevant now as AI tools become more prevalent in fields like healthcare, education, and governance, raising questions about accountability and the potential for bias.
“Artificial intelligence is not a god, nor is it a being with its own will,” Postigo explained in a recent interview. “It is indeed a product of human ingenuity, and in this very way, it is subject to our limitations and our ethical responsibilities.” She emphasized that attributing omnipotence or omniscience to AI can lead to a dangerous abdication of human judgment and critical thinking.
Postigo’s warning comes amid growing global discussion about the ethical implications of AI. Concerns range from job displacement and algorithmic bias to the potential for misuse in autonomous weapons systems. the University of Navarra professor suggests a renewed focus on theological and philosophical reflection is needed to navigate these challenges responsibly.
“we need to understand AI within the context of our human condition, our values, and our relationship with the transcendent,” Postigo stated. “Or else,we risk creating a new form of idolatry,where we place our faith in a technology that ultimately cannot fulfill our deepest human needs.”
Nicolás de Cárdenas, ACI Prensa correspondent in Spain, reported this story on November 12, 2025, at 13:48:12 CET.
