Trump’s AI Jesus and the dangers of cultural Christianity

Trump’s AI Jesus and the dangers of cultural Christianity

15 Apr, 2026 • 4 min read

Trump's AI Jesus image, and the reaction of some Christians, shows us the dangers of cultural Christianity.

Mike Judge

Mike Judge

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