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What Would God Say About ChatGPT? A Pastor Explains the Theology of AI

Jun 2, 2025
Join Pastor Kenny Ortiz, a PhD in historical theology, as he explores the intersection of faith and AI. He delves into whether AI can be considered a person and what that means for humanity. The conversation touches on the future of work, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human creativity over automation. Ortiz also warns against relying on AI for wisdom and guidance, highlighting the ethical dilemmas of using it in personal and marketing contexts. Ultimately, he champions the importance of authentic human connections in a tech-driven world.
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ANECDOTE

Early Internet Memory Fuels AI Optimism

  • Kenny Ortiz reminisces about seeing Toyota's website in 1995 at the library.
  • He reflects on the internet’s massive evolution and predicts AI's greater societal revolution.
INSIGHT

AI Mirrors Human Ingenuity Only

  • Humans uniquely bear the image of God which cannot be replicated by AI.
  • AI reflects human ingenuity but does not possess divine attributes intrinsic to personhood.
INSIGHT

Work as Divine Human Calling

  • Work is a God-given part of human flourishing and identity.
  • Humans desire meaning through producing and contributing, which AI cannot replicate intrinsically.
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