Confronting Islamophobia and Preserving Human Dignity in the Age of AI

On this week’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan explores two timely and thought-provoking topics at the intersection of faith, human dignity, and the common good. In the first segment, he speaks with Dr. Anisah Bagasra, Associate Professor of Psychological Science at Kennesaw State University and a researcher focused on behavioral health in African American and Muslim American faith communities, about the rise of Islamophobia in the United States. Their conversation examines the personal, social, and spiritual impact of anti-Muslim prejudice and discusses how communities can respond with understanding, solidarity, and respect for human dignity.

In the second segment, Monsignor Sullivan is joined by Professor Meghan Sullivan, Professor of Philosophy and Founding Director of the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good at the University of Notre Dame, for a discussion on ethics, faith, and what it means to live a “good life” in today’s world. They also explore Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, and its reflections on safeguarding the human person in an age increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Together, these conversations offer listeners valuable insights into some of the most pressing moral and social challenges of our time.