Artificial Intelligence and the Transformative Narratives of Urantia Book Conversion: Cognitive Shifts, Personal Experience, and the Psychology of Religious Change

Religious conversion is a deeply personal and transformative process that encompasses cognitive shifts, mystical experiences, and intellectual awakenings. The Urantia Book fosters unique conversion experiences, often occurring outside institutional religious frameworks, through self-guided engagement with its teachings. This paper applies phenomenology, psychology of religion, and AI-based pedagogy to examine how individuals experience Urantia-based spiritual transformation. Drawing on William James’ The Varieties of Religious Experience and James Fowler’s Stages of Faith, the study explores the psychological and developmental aspects of these conversions. Additionally, the paper investigates the role of artificial intelligence in mediating religious engagement through algorithmic exposure, AI-guided theological discussions, and adaptive learning systems. By integrating personal narratives, cognitive analysis, and technological mediation, this paper provides a multidimensional approach to religious conversion, contributing to broader discussions on faith development, digital spirituality, and the evolving relationship between AI and transformative belief systems.