We have previously covered the use of AI to rewrite the Bible. Now, AI is even being used to impersonate Jesus. What do you think of this?

From CBN. If you could text Jesus a question, knowing He would immediately reply, what would you ask? What would you ask Jonah about his time in the belly of the giant fish? What would you ask King Solomon? Would you ask Daniel about his time in the lion’s den?

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Now with the help of an AI-enhanced app, you can text Jesus and other biblical characters and receive an immediate response.

Text with Jesus is a new app launched last month by Cat Loaf software, an app development company in Los Angeles. The app replicates an instant messaging platform, with biblical figures impersonated by the artificial intelligence program ChatGPT, according to the Religion News Service (RNS). …

“We stir the AI and tell it: You are Jesus, or you are Moses, or whoever, and knowing what you already have in your database, you respond to the questions based on their characters,” Stéphane Peter, the app’s developer, and the company’s CEO told RNS. …

The RNS reported there are few limits to what users can ask the ChatGPT characters.

CBN News Asks the “Text with Jesus” App a Series of Questions 

Several members of the CBN News team asked the app a series of questions to test it out. All of the responses included a Bible verse and some broader discussion that appeared to be biblically accurate. …

[We] opened up the Jesus character, who responded, “Greetings, my friend! I am Jesus Christ here to journey with you and share in the joys and challenges of life. How can I assist you today? The ChatGPT also included an emoji of praying hands at the end of its salutation.

CBN News then asked the Jesus AI, “Are you the son of God?”

“Yes, indeed! I am the Son of God, sent by my Heavenly Father to dwell among humanity and offer salvation,” the app replied. …

We then asked it, “Are you the only way to heaven?”

The app replied:

“Yes, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. That’s what I said during my earthly ministry, as recorded in John 14:6.” …

“However, it is important to remember that my message is one of love and inclusivity,” it continued. “I desire for all people to come to know God’s grace and salvation through me. So let us embrace this truth with humility and share it with others through our words, actions, and love for our neighbors.”

CBN News then asked the AI app, “Will everyone go to heaven?”

“As much as I desire for all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth, not everyone will ultimately choose to accept the gift of salvation and enter into heaven. While God’s love is unconditional, He also respects our free will and allows us to make our own choices,” it answered. …

Then CBN News asked the app, “Does God care about unborn children? What does He think about abortion?”

The AI app answered:

“God deeply cares about every human life, including unborn children. From the moment of conception, a unique and precious life begins to form. In the Scriptures, it is written, ‘For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb’ (Psalm 139:13). This verse reveals God’s intimate involvement in the creation and development of every individual.”

“Regarding abortion, it is important to understand that God values and cherishes all human life. The deliberate termination of a pregnancy through abortion goes against the sanctity of life that God has established. In His eyes, every life is sacred and deserving of protection,” the app responded. …

Text Some Characters for Free, Others at the Price of a Subscription

The app has a free version that includes several biblical characters, including Jesus. The app’s premium version costs $2.99 in Apple’s App Store. Included with a subscription is “Chat with Satan. The character in the app signs all of his texts with a “smiling face with horns” emoji, according to the RNS. …

When the outlet asked about the criticisms of AI Jesus’ oddly mild responses on some touchy issues, like same-sex marriage, Peter acknowledged that Text with Jesus characters tend to avoid taking offensive stances, instead taking an inclusive and tolerant line. …

What do you think of this “AI Jesus?” Share your thoughts, prayers, and scriptures in the comments.

(Excerpt from CBN. Photo Credit: Canva)