Over 300 Protestant Christians in Germany attended a 40-minute church service led by four ChatGPT-powered avatars. These AI entities provide religious texts and guidance without the risk of disseminating false information or biased guidance. However, some attendees found the AI-led sermon lacking warmth and passion typically associated with human pastors. The use of AI in religious services raises questions about the role of empathy in religious leadership and the potential for robotic reverends and digital deacons in the future. Nonetheless, the use of AI in religious services presents a unique confluence of technology and faith.
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