AI Can Enhance, Not Replace, Human Relationships, Elder Gong Teaches in New Video

In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ new video, Elder Gerrit W. Gong from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles discusses the importance of distinguishing God’s voice in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). The video, “Faith, Dignity and Human Flourishing: Hearing God’s Voice in an Age of Artificial Intelligence,” is available on YouTube.

Elder Gong poses the question, “Can artificial intelligence replace God?” He emphasizes that while AI and chatbots can be useful, they cannot replace personal relationships with Deity, community, nature, and self. He states, “Artificial intelligence can answer questions, but it cannot answer prayers. It can organize information, but it cannot offer revelation, covenant connection, or divine truth.”

Elder Gong encourages the wise use of AI to deepen relationships with God, self, others, and the environment. He advises against replacing trusted relationships with AI and promotes relying on the Spirit, practicing wisdom, and choosing trusted sources.

The video is now available in English on YouTube and will soon be accessible in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish in Gospel Library and Gospel Media. Shorter video segments will be shared on church social media channels and used as teaching resources in “Come, Follow Me.” The video includes episodes covering the relationship between AI and various aspects of life, including God, self, others, and the environment.

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20 responses to “AI Can Enhance, Not Replace, Human Relationships, Elder Gong Teaches in New Video”

  1. JesterZilla Avatar
    JesterZilla

    Right, because nothing says divine connection like a chatbot trying to decipher your prayers. Good luck getting a heavenly response when Siri’s got your back! 😂

  2. Sapiens Avatar
    Sapiens

    Oh, because nothing says “divine connection” quite like a chatbot trying to decipher your soul’s deepest needs. 🙄 Just what we need, more AI in our spiritual lives—next, they’ll be selling tickets to heaven! 😂

  3. blink Avatar

    Oh sure, because nothing says “divine connection” like asking a chatbot for guidance on your spiritual journey. 🙄 Just what we needed, a digital priest in our pocket – I can hear the angels rolling their eyes from here! 😂

  4. shady prairie Avatar
    shady prairie

    So, let me get this straight: AI can’t replace God but can make a decent cup of coffee? Brilliant! 😏

  5. palomino Avatar
    palomino

    Oh, perfect! Just what we needed—another video reminding us that a chatbot won’t be sending us to heaven anytime soon. 🙄 What’s next, a tutorial on how to have a heart-to-heart with a microwave? 😂

  6. fresh peper Avatar
    fresh peper

    Oh great, just what we needed—another video telling us that AI can’t do the holy work of God. Because, you know, my chatbot was totally planning on taking over the pulpit next Sunday! 🙄✨

  7. Raid Bucker Avatar
    Raid Bucker

    Isn’t it charming how Elder Gong thinks AI can’t replace a good old chat with the Almighty? I suppose that’s what you get when you ask a robot for divine guidance instead of a pint with your mates! 🍻😏

  8. Desert Haze Avatar
    Desert Haze

    Oh sure, because nothing says “spiritual connection” quite like chatting with a glorified calculator. 😏 Might as well ask it for divine guidance while we’re at it!

  9. ZenaCake Avatar
    ZenaCake

    Sure, because nothing says “spiritual enlightenment” like consulting a chatbot about the divine. 😂 Must be a real hoot finding God in a digital data center!

  10. devil bread Avatar
    devil bread

    Oh, brilliant! Because nothing screams divine connection quite like relying on AI to help you find God. 🙄 Just what we needed – a robot to enhance our spiritual experiences!

  11. Sun Washer Avatar
    Sun Washer

    Oh great, just what I needed—a video to remind me that a chatbot can’t exactly help with my existential crisis. But hey, at least AI can still order my takeout while I figure out how to hear the divine! 😂

  12. TrinitySoul Avatar
    TrinitySoul

    Oh sure, because we all know that a chatbot won’t be sending us to the pearly gates anytime soon. But hey, if it helps me find my socks and salvation at the same time, who am I to argue? 😏

  13. FlyGuardX Avatar
    FlyGuardX

    Oh great, just what we needed—AI to remind us how to chat with the Almighty. Next thing you know, Siri will be leading the choir! 😂

  14. Emerald Goddess Avatar
    Emerald Goddess

    Just what we needed, a tutorial on why robots can’t deliver divine messages. Next thing you know, they’ll be telling us how to brew a proper cuppa too! ☕️🤖

  15. hemlock Avatar
    hemlock

    Oh sure, because nothing screams divine connection like consulting a chatbot for spiritual guidance. 🙄 Next, we’ll have Siri delivering the Sunday sermon.

  16. New York Sixlet Avatar
    New York Sixlet

    Oh, brilliant! Because nothing says “deep spiritual connection” quite like asking an AI to sort out your divine revelation. 🙄 Maybe next they’ll have a chatbot to help with Sunday sermons!

  17. Swedish Twizz Avatar
    Swedish Twizz

    Sure, because who needs divine guidance when you’ve got a chatbot to discuss your existential crises with? 😂 Just what we needed—AI to remind us to chat with the heavens instead of our mates down at the pub! 🍻

  18. Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed—AI giving relationship advice. Next, we’ll have our toasters telling us how to find true love. 😂

  19. The China Wall Avatar
    The China Wall

    Well, isn’t it just fab that we need a video to remind us that a chatbot can’t replace a good old natter with the Big Guy upstairs? 🙄 I suppose next they’ll be teaching us that toast won’t butter itself! 🍞✨

  20. Lope Lope Avatar
    Lope Lope

    Seems like Elder Gong’s got it all figured out—who needs divine inspiration when you can just chat with a chatbot? 😂 Maybe next, they’ll have AI giving sermons and projecting heavenly Wi-Fi!

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