Each week, we’ll be covering how faith shapes our politics, culture and society — and how it’s appearing in new forms.

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They’re confessing their secrets — and searching for something omniscient. Plus, we’re launching Believing, a new newsletter on modern religion and spirituality.

Millions of people are turning to chatbots to confess their darkest secrets and seek guidance from on high. “Is this actually God I am talking to?”