Violet Crown City Church Ventures into AI Territory for Sunday Service
Last week, the Violet Crown City Church in Austin decided to take a bold step by incorporating artificial intelligence into one of its Sunday services. The church ventured into “uncharted territory” by entrusting ChatGPT to create the entire service, from the order of worship to prayers, sermons, liturgy, and even an original song for their 10 a.m. gathering.
In a statement on their official Facebook page, the church stated, “This Sunday we’re entering somewhat uncharted territory by letting ChatGPT create the order of worship, prayers, sermon, liturgy, and even an original song for our 10 a.m. service.” They explained that the purpose behind this experiment was to encourage reflection on the nature of truth and challenge assumptions about what can be considered sacred and inspired by God.
While acknowledging that such an experiment might raise skepticism, the church invited its members to attend and experience it firsthand. However, they made it clear that this was a one-time experiment and not a regular practice they planned to adopt.
Addressing concerns about the rise of AI and comparisons to “Skynet” from the Terminator franchise, the church assured everyone that the technology had not taken control of their congregation.
One churchgoer, speaking to KXAN, shared that while he could worship during the AI-led service, he felt it lacked the human touch. He expressed doubt that AI could genuinely convey emotions like love, kindness, and empathy. He emphasized the importance of practicing and expressing these emotions.
The Violet Crown City Church has yet to respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital regarding this unique experiment.