Some headlines just make you sigh—like this one: “Majority of Gen Z would marry an AI, survey says.” According to a recent survey, 80% of today’s twentysomethings would consider “marrying” artificial intelligence, and slightly more believe they could form “a deep emotional bond” with one of these chatbots.
At first glance, this just seems silly or maybe like a sad reaction to the loneliness, anxiety, and depression that so many young people feel and that keeps them from forming deep relationships or even being willing to leave their homes. But I think it points to something deeper.
Recently, I wrote about a UK scheme to cool the planet by dimming the sun, but apparently, they don’t need to do that. Instead, they need to populate their country with penguins! That’s right, penguins are apparently on the front lines of fighting climate change in Antarctica. And once again, scientists are discovering that our climate is much more complicated than they previously thought.
In a world filled with worry and confusion, kids need to know there is a God who cares for them. At Emerald Crossing VBS, they’ll journey through Ireland’s lush landscapes, exploring the powerful words of Psalm 23. They’ll discover the life of the shepherd-king David and will learn how to cross from anxiety to peace, from fear to faith, and from uncertainty to a firm foundation in God’s Word through a relationship with the Good Shepherd.
Get your passport ready for Ireland and join the adventure!
This in-depth paper applies biblical theology to answer whether virtual church participation is an adequate substitute for in-person fellowship among believers who can physically attend.
Karina Altman, who serves as Zoo Programs Manager, has not only been published again in Animal Keepers’ Forum, but her paper was voted Paper of the Year!
