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Co-Designing Ethical AI with Faith Communities: Advancing Worship Innovation, Moral Governance, and Resilient Digital Ecosystems Oyunwola Taiwo Olayinka; Oyebanji Israel Temitope; Adebimpe Seun Thomas; Ademola Peter Oluwole
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.
Social Media, Religious Extremism, and Ethical Responsibility in Nigeria: Balancing Free Speech and Moral Consequences. Oyebanji Israel Temitope; Oyunwola Taiwo Olayinka; Ogunbiyi David Oluwabukunmi
Kwaghe International Journal of Sciences and Technology Vol 3 No 1 (2026): Kwaghe International Journal of Sciences and Technology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/kijst.v3i1.9356

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This study examines the relationship between social media, religious extremism, and moral responsibility in Nigeria, with particular attention to the dual role of digital platforms as spaces for free expression and as channels for the dissemination of harmful ideologies. Against the backdrop of a communication landscape increasingly shaped by social media, the study addresses the rise of hate speech, misinformation, and the radicalization of vulnerable groups, especially within Nigeria’s context of deep ethnic and religious divisions and persistent security threats from extremist groups such as Boko Haram. The study seeks to explore how free expression can be protected while addressing the ethical consequences of digital communication and the underlying drivers of radicalization. Drawing on evidence from academic literature, policy texts, and illustrative case examples, the analysis shows that weak content moderation systems, legal and regulatory gaps, and enduring socio-economic grievances facilitate the spread of extremist narratives online. The study further highlights the roles of state institutions, technology companies, religious leaders, and the wider public in mitigating these risks. It concludes that unchecked online discourse can intensify extremist beliefs, fuel violence, and undermine social cohesion, thereby necessitating stronger multi-stakeholder cooperation to develop ethical, context-sensitive responses that safeguard democratic freedoms while promoting religious peace and national stability.
The Role of Spiritual Practices in Enhancing Well-Being of Cancer Patients: A Phenomenological Study in Ibadan Oyebanji Israel Temitope; Ogunbiyi David Oluwabukunmi; Oyunwola Taiwo Olayinka
African Journal of Clinical Medicine and Pharmacy Research Vol 3 No 2 (2026): African Journal of Clinical Medicine and Pharmacy Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajcmpr.v3i2.9354

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Although cancer care is often dominated by biomedical treatment, the psychosocial and existential dimensions of patients’ experiences remain critical to health outcomes and quality of life. This study examines the impact of spiritual practices on health outcomes and quality of life among cancer patients in Ibadan, Nigeria, with particular attention to coping mechanisms, religiously shaped health perceptions, and the integration of spiritual care within clinical practice. Addressing a gap in culturally relevant and patient-centred cancer care models in Nigeria, the study employed a phenomenological approach involving 20 purposively selected patients. The findings show that spiritual practices function as important frameworks for meaning-making, emotional support, and enhanced self-efficacy, thereby strengthening patients’ resilience and capacity to cope with illness. At the same time, variations across Christianity, Islam, and African Traditional Religions, together with experiences of spiritual struggle and inadequate institutional support, reveal the complexity of integrating spiritual care into oncology settings. The study concludes that spiritual care can substantially enhance holistic well-being when it is aligned with patients’ beliefs and contexts. This research contributes to the development of more culturally adaptive and holistic cancer care by underscoring the need for spiritual care training for healthcare providers, collaboration with religious leaders, and the design of context-sensitive interventions that harmonize medical and spiritual support.