Is Taoism a Religion or a Philosophy? Is Tai Chi Compatible With Christianity? A Case Study Using Artificial Intelligence to Answer Philosophical and Religious Questions

This study used artificial intelligence (AI) to examine a philosophical and a religious question.
Microsoft Copilot was the chatbot selected to assist in the study. The two main goals of the present
study were to determine whether Taoism is a religion or a philosophy, and to determine whether
tai chi is compatible with Christianity. Both of those goals were achieved. Taoism has aspects of
both philosophy and religion. Thus, it can be both, although it is not necessarily both. Both theists
and atheists can be Taoists. Tai chi is compatible with Christianity, and the practice of tai chi can
actually enhance the practice and experience of the Christian faith.

Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI, Taoism, Daoism, religion, Christianity, philosophy, tai chi,
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