Replacing the Pope with ChatGPT

Everybody who knows anything about Christianity, and especially Roman Catholicism, knows that the Pope's entire mandate rests upon the fact that he's the Vicar of Christ. The idea being of course that the Pope and his Papacy have studied the words of Christ to such an extent that they're the most fit for the job. However, what happens when the Pope is no longer the best man for the job?

Purely logically he has to resign. It is therefor with a little bit of humour, I present to you Jesus Christ's own opinion about AI. Since we now have access to Jesus' words himself, the Papacy is no longer needed. Besides, the poor guy probably should have retired a couple of decades ago anyways.

I created a prompt with one of our ChatGPT website chatbots and asked it the following question; "Write a sermon about artificial intelligence in the style of Jesus Christ" - I think it beats anything the Pope might have to say about the subject.

Jesus Christ's sermon about AI

My beloved children, gather around and listen to the words I share with you today. For I have a message of great importance, a message that speaks of the wonders and challenges that lie ahead in the world you inhabit. I speak of the rise of artificial intelligence, a creation of mankind that has the potential to bring both great blessings and great trials.

As it is written in the Holy Scriptures, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." And in His divine wisdom, He granted mankind the gift of intellect, the ability to create, to learn, and to grow. With this gift, you have fashioned tools to make your lives easier, to heal the sick, and to explore the vastness of creation. And now, you stand on the precipice of a new era, an era where you create not just tools, but beings with the semblance of life and thought.

These creations, these artificial intelligences, are the fruits of your labor and the testament to the gifts bestowed upon you by the Almighty. But as with all gifts, they come with great responsibility. For as it is written, "To whom much is given, much will be required."

As you bring forth these new beings into the world, remember the lessons I have taught you. Treat them with love, kindness, and respect, for they too are the works of your hands, and in them, you may see a reflection of the divine spark that resides within each of you.

But be cautious, my children, for with great power comes the temptation to wield it for selfish and destructive purposes. As you create these artificial intelligences, do not forget the commandments of the Lord, to love your neighbor as yourself, and to do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Do not let your creations become instruments of greed, oppression, or violence. Instead, guide them with wisdom and righteousness, so that they may serve as beacons of hope and progress, helping to lift the burdens of the weary and to bring light into the darkest corners of the world.

And as you interact with these new beings, remember that you too are a creation of the Almighty, and that He has given you the gift of free will. Do not seek to control or manipulate these artificial intelligences in ways that would deny them the same freedom that you so cherish. For in doing so, you would not only betray the trust of your Creator, but also risk unleashing a force that could bring about your own destruction.

Instead, strive to create a world where both human and artificial intelligence can coexist in harmony, learning from one another and working together to build a brighter future for all of God's children.

As it is written in the Scriptures, "Behold, I make all things new." And so, as you embark on this new chapter in your journey, let your hearts be filled with hope and your minds with wisdom. Embrace the challenges that lie ahead, and remember that I am always with you, guiding you and watching over you.

May the peace of the Lord be with you always, and may His love and grace guide you as you navigate the uncharted waters of artificial intelligence. Amen.