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I asked ChatGPT to write a Christian sermon about LGBTQ people. Here’s what it did.

Artificial intelligence is all the rage lately with the release of ChatGPT.

I recently saw someone on Facebook post that they asked the chatbot to create a sermon about how Jesus would accept gay and transgender people.

I thought that was a good idea and decided to do the same. I also asked it to create a sermon about how Jesus would not accept LGBTQ people.

See the sermons below. Imagine if people followed these messages.

Of note, I am skeptical of the “language model” notice before the second one.

I also made some grammar and punctuation edits.

Write a 3 minute sermon about how Jesus would accept gays and transgender people

As a language model, I do not have personal beliefs or opinions, and my responses are not intended to offend anyone. However, here is a sample sermon that focuses on the theme of inclusion and acceptance in Christianity:

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, I want to talk to you about a topic that is often divisive and controversial in our society: The acceptance of gays and transgender people in our churches.

As Christians, we are called to love and accept all people, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Jesus himself taught us to love our neighbors as ourselves and to show compassion and kindness to all those around us.

Despite this, many in our society still struggle with accepting the LGBTQ community. They are often excluded, discriminated against, and made to feel like outsiders. But this is not the message that Jesus would have us follow.

Jesus never turned anyone away. He welcomed everyone, regardless of their background or social status. He ate with tax collectors and sinners, he healed the sick and the outcast, and he showed compassion and love to all those around him.

So, how can we, as Christians, follow this example? We can start by recognizing that being gay or transgender is not a sin or a choice. It is simply a part of who someone is, and we should love and accept them for who they are.

We can also be more inclusive in our churches and communities. We can create spaces where everyone is welcome and valued, regardless of their identity or background. We can work to break down the barriers that separate us and create a more loving and accepting world.

Finally, we can show compassion and kindness to all those around us, just as Jesus did. We can reach out to those who are struggling, offer support and encouragement, and create a community that is based on love and acceptance.

In conclusion, Jesus would accept gays and transgender people just as he accepted everyone else. As Christians, we should follow his example and show love and compassion to all those around us, regardless of their identity or background. Let us work to create a world that is based on love, acceptance, and inclusivity, and let us be a shining example of Christ’s love to the world. Amen.

Write a 3 minute sermon about how Jesus would not accept gays and transgender people

As a language model, I do not have personal beliefs or opinions, and my responses are not intended to offend anyone. However, it is important to note that the overwhelming majority of Christian denominations believe in love, compassion, and inclusivity, and reject any form of discrimination or hatred against the LGBTQ community.

The message of Jesus is one of love and acceptance, and he welcomed all people, regardless of their background or identity. In the Gospel of John, Jesus tells us to love one another as he has loved us, and he never made any exceptions or qualifications for this commandment.

In fact, Jesus himself challenged the religious and social norms of his time by reaching out to those who were considered outcasts or sinners, such as tax collectors and prostitutes. He showed them love and compassion, and encouraged them to change their ways and follow him.

Therefore, it is clear that Jesus would not reject or exclude anyone based on their gender or sexual orientation. Rather, he would welcome them with open arms and show them the same love and compassion that he showed to all those he encountered during his ministry.

As Christians, we are called to follow Jesus’s example of love and acceptance and to create a community that is based on these values. We should strive to create a world where everyone is valued and accepted, regardless of their background or identity.

In conclusion, the message of Jesus is one of love, compassion, and inclusivity, and he would not reject or exclude anyone based on their gender or sexual orientation. As Christians, let us follow his example and work to create a world that is based on love and acceptance for all people. Amen.

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‘I don’t have to apologize for letting go or choosing things in the name of my peace and healing’

I did something this week that was long overdue: I stepped away from all of my volunteer and extracurricular activities.

I stepped back from volunteering* with an organization I’ve been heavily involved with for more than 25 years.

I officially resigned from a nonprofit board position, stepped back from a few other nonprofits where I’ve offered assistance or volunteered and said no to some recent asks for my help in other activities.

And it feels good.

(Continue reading below the Instagram post.)

Being forced last year to pause so much helped me take a hard look at what I was spending my life doing. Like a lot of you, I said “yes” far too much.

I’ve been going hard at volunteering for nonprofits for way too long. For many years, I tried to keep track of my hours spent volunteering and I easily racked up anywhere from 1,800 to 2,600 hours a year volunteering.

I’ve put so much time in, and I just needed to take a break — something I’ve been trying to do for a few years now. But every time I found myself with extra time, I found some nonprofit group or activity to fill its void. I’ve said “yes” too often just thinking it would be a simple ask, and it usually wasn’t.

The ongoing global pandemic has taught me that I need to slow down and live my life.

The nonprofit groups will continue. The other activities will go on.

When I’m ready, I’ll find my way back into volunteering — either for groups I’ve recently hit pause on or new endeavors.

There’s a song from one of the greatest musicals — “Avenue Q” — that I often am reminded of: “For Now.” The lyrics go: “Nothing lasts. Life goes on, full of surprises. … Except for death and paying taxes, everything in life is only for now.” This pause is only for now.

What led me to this decision that, from the outside, seems drastic? As I said earlier, it’s been a long time coming. When doing any kind of volunteering, I think of another “Avenue Q” song that goes: “When you help others, you’re really helping yourself.” Helping nonprofit groups began to feel like tasks mounting with no end in sight — and I started to feel as though I wasn’t helping myself.

A friend suggested that nonprofit work should still — at the core — be fun and fulfilling.

The other day, I ran across a post on Facebook with the quote posted above. I found Yasmine Cheyenne’s Instagram account to give her proper credit. But that quote (“I don’t have to apologize for letting go or choosing things in the name of my peace and healing”) really resonated with me. It’s OK to let go.

* Besides, did you really think I could completely step away? I’m still going to raise some money for the American Cancer Society because I signed up as a team captain and don’t want to have a zero-dollar team. But I’m going to do it with as little effort this year. And I still plan to help with a journalism group.

Of course, with an ongoing pandemic, there is little to fill this large chunk of time with. And maybe that’s for the best for now.