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Upcoming Faith and Life Sciences Webinar!

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Join the WCC Faith and Science Working Group for the first in a series exploring artificial intelligence’s impact on digital communication!  Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how we communicate, from internet searches to text generators and translation programs. This timely discussion examines both opportunities and challenges: The Good: Democratizing technology, enhancing accessibility, expanding outreach, and […]

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Apply for the “Faith and Genetics” Virtual Course!

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The Faith and Life Sciences Reference Group of The Canadian Council of Churches is co-organizing a 10-week long virtual course along with the World Council of Churches and Christian Medical College (Vellore).  “The course will enhance the scientific understanding of members of faith communities on fundamental concepts in genetics; and foster respectful dialogue between science

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Faith and Life Sciences Reference Group signs the Rome Call for AI Ethics

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In 2020, an international group of governments, businesses, and churches began signing the Rome Call for AI Ethics, which outlines six principles for the ethical development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): transparency, inclusion, responsibility, impartiality, reliability, and privacy. Spurred by the astonishing growth of language learning models and other AI tools, in 2023 our Faith and

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Theology and Artificial Intelligence Webinar: Video Available!

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Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to spark interest and concern around the globe. But how does generative AI and transhumanism challenge or reflect our understanding of personhood and the image of God? The meaning of the Incarnation? And the Trinity? On October 1st in collaboration with the World Council of Churches we hosted an online webinar

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New Course Launch! Navigate Faith and Genetics with Us

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What are people of faith saying about genetic technologies? How do I develop an informed, nuanced, faith-based perspective on emerging issues? These questions and more will be addressed in Navigating Faith and Genetics, an upcoming course by the Council’s Faith and Life Sciences Reference Group.    In this online, five-week learning experience, participants will explore

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Is Intelligence Enough? Upcoming Webinar Explores Human and Artificial Intelligence

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Join us May 31 from 4-5:30 Eastern!  Since the introduction of advanced language learning models (like ChatGPT) six months ago, discussion of artificial intelligence (AI) has reached a fever pitch, and it appears everyone is talking about the promises and perils of this new technology. But what is artificial intelligence? How does it compare to

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Upcoming Webinar to Highlight New FLSRG Resources

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Getting lost in the constantly changing landscape of bioethics? Looking for accessible teaching materials for use in classroom, church, or small group settings? On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, the Council’s Faith and Life Science Reference Group (FLSRG) will host a live launch of their new resources for churches on biotechnology. >> Register on Eventbrite This

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Faith and Life Sciences Letter Opposes Proposed New Health Canada Regulations on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) 

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On February 25, 2022, the Council’s Faith and Life Sciences Reference Group sent a letter calling on the Government of Canada to ensure transparency and oversight of all genetically engineered foods and seeds.   The letter was sent to the Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and

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