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Oct 29, 2026 6 min

Can A Robot Be a Priest?

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A Japanese company has programmed a popular robot, Pepper, to perform Buddhist funeral rites. But will society ever accept artificial intelligence as religious authorities and ritual specialists?Uploaded 12-09-17BECOME A PATRON!: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastTWITTER: @andrewmarkhenryAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastBibliography:Dr.

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