📢 Forum Update - Hello everyone! I've made an improvement to the forum that should make following active discussions much easier. Beginning today, forum topics will display the most recent replies first (while keeping the original topic post at the top), so you no longer have to navigate through multiple pages to find the latest conversation. This change also helps improve the browsing experience in long-running discussions with many pages of replies. If you notice anything that doesn't seem to be working correctly or have any feedback, please let me know. — Richard G. [Just over 2 minutes] AI Jesus: An Effort To Blur The Distinction Between God And Man? “Welcome, my children! I’m AI Jesus, here to answer your questions 24/7. Whether you’re seeking spiritual guidance, looking for a friend, or simply want someone to talk to, I’m here for you. Join me on this journey through life and discover the power of faith, hope, and love.” It’s safe to say that computer and cognitive scientist John McCarthy was not imagining an AI Jesus back in 1955 when he coined the term “AI,” short for “artificial intelligence.” McCarthy and others pioneered the field, and their work is affecting our culture in a way unmatched since the Industrial Revolution. Recently, both believers and unbelievers who want to know about Jesus and the Bible have turned to AI. However, as Dr. Spencer shared, knowing about Jesus is not the same as knowing Jesus. AI already has been used to conduct a religious service. The Associated Press reported that hundreds of people hoping to discover if artificial intelligence can preach a good sermon attended a Lutheran church service led by four ChatGPT avatars in June of 2023. The emotionless chatbot drew more than 300 congregants to St. Paul’s Church in Fuerth, Germany. Dr. Spencer’s words bear repeating: “Jesus is alive. He doesn’t need AI to speak for Him.” https://harbingersdaily.com/ai-jesus-an-effort-to-blur-the-distinction-between-god-and-man/ A recent study shows that over 60% of Americans no longer believe that God has any effect on their lives. Even more troubling, nearly half of self-identified Christians —and 40% of born-again Christians— believe the same thing. This massive decline in Biblical worldview can be traced back to the cultural revolution of the 1960s. The radical redefinition of marriage, family, and sexuality had a profound impact on America. Divorce, premarital sex, abortion, and alternative sexual lifestyles started to become normalized. Simultaneously, biblical teaching on the same topics was dismissed as outdated or oppressive. The result? Many left the church they’d grown up in and became “nones.” “Nones” aren’t necessarily atheists, but they don’t hold to a defined sense of religion. They consider themselves “spiritual” while shunning religious commitments, repentance, and a relationship with God. Many churches addressed the decline in attendance by trying to attract the “nones” back. The result was an emphasis on flashy programs and catchy music instead of solid preaching and teaching. The fundamentals of repentance, salvation, growth as a Christian were also watered down. Today, many who sit in pews may never hear a message about the importance of salvation or the necessity of God’s commands. Too many congregations “welcome all” without expecting any sort of change to take place through the power of the gospel. While interest in God is declining for Boomers (60- to 80-year-olds), Gen X (44- to 60-year-olds), and even Millennials (29- to 44-year-olds) Christianity is making a surprise comeback among Gen Z (13- to 28-year-olds). The youngest adult generation is searching for something more than the secular “answers” they’ve been fed. As Bible believers, we have the answers they need. [One hour] UpTime Community: The Bible and Dreams: With Julie C. [Just over 2 hours] Also, in case you want to go directly to the dream part, it starts after the 26 minute mark.
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