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Co-Designing Ethical AI with Faith Communities: Advancing Worship Innovation, Moral Governance, and Resilient Digital Ecosystems Olayinka, Oyunwola Taiwo; Temitope, Oyebanji Israel; Thomas, Adebimpe Seun; Oluwole, Ademola Peter
African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence Vol 2 No 3 (2025): African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/amjsai.v2i3.7872

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This research explores the collaborative development of ethical artificial intelligence (AI) tools with religious communities to enhance worship practices, inform moral decision-making, and support social cohesion. As AI technologies increasingly intersect with spiritual life—through applications such as automated liturgy generators and pastoral chatbots—there is an urgent need to ensure these systems uphold religious values and contribute positively to community well-being. While existing AI ethics frameworks are largely rooted in secular paradigms, few integrate religious epistemologies or position faith groups as active partners in design processes. Addressing this gap, the study investigates how religious communities and AI specialists can co-create systems that align with sacred values and promote communal resilience. Employing a participatory action methodology, the research engaged multi-faith dialogue groups, collaborative design sessions involving theologians and programmers, and case studies from Christian, Muslim, and Traditionalist communities in Nigeria. Findings indicate that effective integration of AI in religious contexts is contingent upon context-sensitive moral reflection, transparent data governance, and trust in institutions. The study argues that ethical AI for religious use must emerge from genuine collaboration rather than external imposition. It recommends the establishment of interfaith technology centers, the direct involvement of theologians in AI development teams, and the formulation of governance models informed by religious ethics and local priorities. These measures not only safeguard religious practices but also contribute to equitable and sustainable digital ecosystems aligned with global development objectives.
Co-Designing Ethical AI with Faith Communities: Advancing Worship Innovation, Moral Governance, and Resilient Digital Ecosystems Olayinka, Oyunwola Taiwo; Temitope, Oyebanji Israel; Thomas, Adebimpe Seun; Oluwole, Ademola Peter
African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence Vol 2 No 3 (2025): African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/amjsai.v2i3.7872

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This research explores the collaborative development of ethical artificial intelligence (AI) tools with religious communities to enhance worship practices, inform moral decision-making, and support social cohesion. As AI technologies increasingly intersect with spiritual life—through applications such as automated liturgy generators and pastoral chatbots—there is an urgent need to ensure these systems uphold religious values and contribute positively to community well-being. While existing AI ethics frameworks are largely rooted in secular paradigms, few integrate religious epistemologies or position faith groups as active partners in design processes. Addressing this gap, the study investigates how religious communities and AI specialists can co-create systems that align with sacred values and promote communal resilience. Employing a participatory action methodology, the research engaged multi-faith dialogue groups, collaborative design sessions involving theologians and programmers, and case studies from Christian, Muslim, and Traditionalist communities in Nigeria. Findings indicate that effective integration of AI in religious contexts is contingent upon context-sensitive moral reflection, transparent data governance, and trust in institutions. The study argues that ethical AI for religious use must emerge from genuine collaboration rather than external imposition. It recommends the establishment of interfaith technology centers, the direct involvement of theologians in AI development teams, and the formulation of governance models informed by religious ethics and local priorities. These measures not only safeguard religious practices but also contribute to equitable and sustainable digital ecosystems aligned with global development objectives.
The Complex Interplay between Religion and Healthcare in Nigeria: Historical Roots, Current Dynamics, and Future Implications Temitope, Oyebanji Israel
Kwaghe International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Religious Studies Vol 2 No 2 (2025): Kwaghe International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Religious Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/kijahrs.v2i2.6812

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This study explores the complex interplay between religion and healthcare in Ibadan, Nigeria, with a focus on how religious beliefs shape health-seeking behaviour, influence healthcare delivery, and generate specific challenges at the intersection of faith and medicine. In a society where religion deeply informs perceptions of illness, wellness, and healing, understanding its role in health systems is essential. Despite the prominence of religion in Nigerian life, limited research has addressed how religious values align or conflict with evidence-based medical practices and their implications for equitable healthcare access. This study seeks to fill that gap by addressing three core questions: (1) How do religious beliefs affect health-seeking behaviour? (2) What roles do faith-based organisations (FBOs) play in complementing state healthcare services? (3) What ethical dilemmas and resource disparities emerge from the integration of religious and medical frameworks? Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study gathered data through surveys (n = 300), semi-structured interviews (n = 20), and a comprehensive literature review, analyzed within the framework of Social Constructivist Theory. Findings show that 66.78% of respondents attribute illness to spiritual causes and often prioritize faith-based interventions. FBOs operate 35% of healthcare facilities, offering trusted and affordable care, yet face challenges such as commercialisation and uneven urban-rural service distribution. Ethical conflicts, particularly concerning contraception and blood transfusions highlight tensions between religious doctrine and medical ethics. The study recommends enhancing collaboration between religious and governmental health initiatives, incorporating cultural sensitivity training for healthcare providers, and strengthening rural healthcare infrastructure. These strategies aim to harmonize spiritual values with scientific care, improving health outcomes within Nigeria’s diverse sociocultural landscape.
Co-Authors Olayinka, Oyunwola Taiwo Oluwole, Ademola Peter Thomas, Adebimpe Seun