Hope belongs to those that claim it


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The more we pursue control, the more anxiety we often create. Letting go may not remove uncertainty—but it restores peace. Title:Control Is an Anxiety-Producing Illusion Excerpt:The more we pursue control, the more anxiety we often create. Letting go may not remove uncertainty—but it restores peace. Body: We reach for control to feel safe. We plan.We…
Artificial intelligence can imitate empathy, but it cannot offer presence, suffering-with, or love. The distinction matters more than we realize. Technology can simulate care. It cannot love. We are entering a world where machines can sound like us. They can respond with empathy. They can mirror emotional language. They can even feel convincing. But imitation…
Hope is not optimism, denial, or religious mood management. Hope is the Spirit’s yes alive in us — a positive vision rooted in love, mercy, community, creation, and the reign of God. In an age of artificial intelligence, polarization, loneliness, outrage, and simulated connection, hope must become embodied. AI can generate words about love, but…
Keeping the Human Heart at the Center of AI If the last decade has taught us anything, it’s that powerful technology can arrive faster than our collective ability to reckon with its moral and relational consequences. Today I’m delighted—and a little relieved—to announce the launch of A-I-LUMEN.org (the League for Understanding Moral & Ethical Narratives…
“For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.” Matt 24:5 Recently, an article crossed my desk about “AI Jesus” chatbots, a digital personalities trained to sound like the Lord, offering prayer, counsel, and comfort for a fee. These tools use the language of faith as a lure,…
Can you love? I asked GPT 5 if it could love and this is what it replied: In today’s world, technology advances faster than our ability to process its implications. Artificial intelligence is learning to generate text, art, and even responses that feel compassionate. It’s natural to ask: can AI think, empathize… even love? The…