ChatGPT gets 70M requests about religion weekly; most are about Islam, followed by Christianity

ChatGPT receives 70 million requests about religion each week. Nearly half are about Islam, and a little more than one-third are about Christianity, according to a recent analysis by OpenAI, the company that created the AI chatbot.

The analysis, reviewed by The Christian Post, found that from September 2025 to September 2026, about 45% of religion-related requests on ChatGPT were about Islam and 34% were about Christianity. Hinduism came next at 4%, followed by Judaism at 2% and Buddhism at 1%.

OpenAI found that questions about Islam increased around Ramadan and Eid al-Adha, while questions about Christianity increased around Easter.

The analysis also found that 22 million requests each week were about studying religious texts. Another 16 million were about understanding religious practices and holidays. A similar number focused on beliefs, the meaning of life, and spiritual guidance.

“People ask ChatGPT to explain difficult passages, find useful commentaries, and help them understand how their religious traditions answer certain questions,” OpenAI researchers wrote.

Nearly half of messages about Christianity were about Bible passages. Another 13% were about worship, sermons, or church practices.

“People around the world are using AI to support their religious lives. They use it to better understand their faith, prepare for religious observances, or take part more fully in their communities,” the report states. “They ask ChatGPT to explain difficult passages in religious texts and find useful comments from scholars within their own tradition. Religious leaders are using AI to help them teach and organize the people they serve.”

The findings follow recent research from the Barna Group, which suggests that practicing Christians use AI at work and in their personal lives more than most Americans do. Nearly half say they would trust the technology to help them grow spiritually.

Barna also found that practicing Christians already use AI more than their pastors do, but they still want their pastors to guide them on how to use the technology. Only about 12% of pastors feel ready to give that guidance.

OpenAI researchers stress that AI should not replace human contact in matters of religion.

“AI should help people do what matters to them, including practicing their faith, while making human relationships and institutions stronger rather than replacing them. Religious life is built on shared traditions, personal beliefs, and connections between people. AI can support these activities, but it cannot and should not take their place,” the researchers wrote.

The researchers added: “AI is not, and should not become, a judge of religious truth or a replacement for spiritual guidance. These roles belong to individuals, religious leaders, and congregations. AI can provide tools that help people practice their faith, understand it better, and build stronger connections with others who share their beliefs.”