PETA Utilizes AI to Rewrite The Bible to Pervert It's Message

Liberal activists have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to amend the Bible, attributing words to Jesus, as uncovered by a review conducted by the Daily Caller News Foundation.

According to a May press release, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) introduced their own rendition of the creation story of Adam and Eve, infused with vegan teachings, in an effort to convey their animal rights message.

“The Bible has long been used to justify all forms of oppression, so we’ve used ChatGPT to make it clear that a loving God would never endorse exploitation of or cruelty to animals,” says PETA President Ingrid Newkirk.PETA’s use of AI is just one of the concerns expressed by religious advocates who worry about the potential implications of this technology on matters of faith.

David Closson, director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family Research Center, expressed his concerns about PETA’s employment of AI to rewrite the creation story, stating, “There’s obviously different translations of the Old and the New Testament with ChatGPT … [but] this isn’t just a difference in translation. This is a different interpretation of the actual text, and I think that there are theological issues with what PETA is putting out in this version of the Bible.”

Darrell Bock, executive director of Cultural Engagement and Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at the Dallas Theological Seminary, also shared his apprehension, pointing out that PETA’s modified account distorts the divine order depicted in the biblical creation story.

He emphasized that it is a form of revisionism rather than a substantive reflection of the Bible’s teachings. PETA’s altered version replaces the terms “beasts” and “creatures” with “beings,” and depicts God providing Adam and Eve with clothing made of hemp and bamboo instead of animal skin.

“It’s revisionism as opposed to really substantively reflecting what the Bible is saying. It fits PETA’s mission, but it doesn’t reflect what the Bible says about the creation,” Bock said.

The revised book of Genesis also includes the mention of Abraham and Sarah adopting a shelter dog named “Herbie.”

“As they walked with Herbie, Sarah and Abraham thought of the importance of adopting dogs from shelters and rescue organizations rather than purchasing them from breeders,” PETA’s version reads.

“They spoke of how buying a dog or cat from a breeder or a pet shop contributes to the companion animal overpopulation crisis, as countless dogs and cats in shelters await loving homes while breeders continue to produce more puppies and kittens for profit,” PETA’s version continues.

Newkirk expressed their intention to rewrite additional books of the Bible in the future stating, “It took God only six days to create the entire world, but we realized it would take us years to rewrite the whole Bible, which is why we’ve started with just the first book.”

A PETA spokesperson clarified that their goal was not to rewrite a “religious document”, but rather a “modern telling of Genesis.”

PETA’s employment of AI in matters of faith is not an isolated case. In Fuerth, Germany, a church service was conducted by a ChatGPT robot, with different avatars presenting a sermon, prayers, and music. However, some attendees found the computer-generated voices lacking in emotion and authenticity.

Yuval Noah Harari, a historian and professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, suggested that AI could be used to create a new Bible that introduces concepts and beliefs that align contemporary societal values. He raised the question of what a religion might look like if its holy book were written by an AI.

#ArtificialIntelligence | “A.I. Can Created New Ideas And Even Write a New Bible. Think About a Religion Whose Holy Book Was Written By An A.I.” – Yuval Noah Harari#YuvalNoahHarari #TheBible #Bible #TheFalseProphet pic.twitter.com/UIleRncZCq

— Clay “ReAwakening America” Clark (@TheClayClark) June 3, 2023

Religious leaders caution against misrepresenting the character of Jesus and injecting personal beliefs into AI-generated interpretations. There are also concerns about the influence of Big Tech companies in shaping AI algorithms and censorship of conservative thought and ideas.

The integration of AI into religious practices may have potential benefits, however, caution is warranted to ensure the preservation of religious integrity and prevent the distortion of core beliefs. It is surely a slippery slope.

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