# What is an algorithm?

> A set of steps a computer follows to solve a problem or make a choice, such as which video or post to show you next.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/christian-ai-glossary/algorithm
By Andrew Kittridge · November 10, 2026

## Why it matters for Christians

Feed algorithms are built to keep your attention. What holds your attention shapes what you love (Philippians 4:8).

## What to do

Decide what you want to give your attention to before you open an app. Turn off autoplay, set a time limit, or start the day with a Bible chapter before the feed.

## Related words

- [Artificial intelligence](https://www.lumin.faith/christian-ai-glossary/artificial-intelligence.md): Computer systems that perform tasks we associate with human intelligence, such as understanding language, recognizing images, or making predictions.
- [Bias](https://www.lumin.faith/christian-ai-glossary/bias.md): Systematic slant in an AI system’s output, usually inherited from its training data or design choices.
- [Training data](https://www.lumin.faith/christian-ai-glossary/training-data.md): The text, images, or other material a model learned from.

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