Since that is the case, why not cut out the uninspired human middleman and just let chatbots do all the blessings? I have a warm and fuzzy feeling that this is a good idea, so therefore it's true and I prophesy that it will come to pass.
While my examples here are of Mormon revelation, there is absolutely no doubt that ChatGPT and any other reasonably good chatbot could write stuff that was just as authentic as a "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book or a Joel Osteen sermon.
As a demonstration of how chatbots can revolutionize religion, I asked ChatGPT to write a patriarchal blessing. Here's what it came up with for a fictional 18-year-old girl:
And here is a D&C-style revelation that ChatGPT wrote for John Gee, as recorded in his fictional journal:ChatGPT wrote: Sister Jensen:
I have prayed for guidance and inspiration as I prepare to give you a patriarchal blessing. I am grateful for the opportunity to do so, and I hope that my words will bring you comfort, guidance, and direction.
First and foremost, I want you to know that you are a beloved daughter of God. He loves you, and He has a plan for your life. As you continue to seek Him and follow His commandments, you will be blessed with His guidance and inspiration.
You are at a pivotal point in your life, and I feel inspired to tell you that you have a special mission to fulfill. You have been blessed with many talents and abilities, and as you use them to serve others and make a difference in the world, you will find fulfillment and joy. You will touch many lives and be a light to those around you.
I see that you have a strong desire to learn and grow, and I feel inspired to tell you that you will have many opportunities to do so. You will have the chance to travel and meet people from different cultures, and as you do, you will gain valuable insights and perspectives. You will be able to learn and grow in ways that you cannot yet imagine.
As you look to the future, I feel inspired to tell you that you will have a strong and loving family of your own one day. You will be a wonderful wife and mother, and your children will be blessed to have you as their mother. Your family will be a source of great joy and happiness for you, and you will have the opportunity to teach and guide them in the gospel.
I want you to know that there will be challenges and trials in your life, but as you turn to the Lord and rely on His strength, you will be able to overcome them. Your faith and devotion to the gospel will be an anchor in your life, and will help you through any difficulties that may come your way.
As I close this blessing, I want you to know that you are loved and appreciated. You have a bright future ahead of you, and as you trust in the Lord and follow His guidance, you will be able to fulfill the mission that He has for you. May His blessings be upon you always.
In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
ChatGPT wrote: Behold I say unto you, my servant John, thou hast been valiant in the pre-existence and hast been called to this earth for a sacred purpose. Thou art a scholar in the field of Egyptology, but thy colleagues do not understand the fullness of the truth thou hast received through the writings of mine apostle Abraham. They trust in the wisdom of the world and are misled by the adversary.
For their understanding is limited, and they have been blinded by the craftiness of the evil one. They have been taught to trust in their own reason and understanding, instead of feeling the truth in their hearts.
But thou, my servant, hast not been deceived. Thou hast felt the burning in thy bosom as thou hast gazed upon the Facsimile 2, and hast seen mine power and might projected forth like a spear. Verily, I am the bull of my mother, even as the prophets have said. And thou hast known that I am the Lord thy God, who speaks unto thee through the writings of Abraham, revealing the mysteries of the universe and the history of my people on this earth.
Fear not, my servant, for thou hast not been forsaken. Thy trials and tribulations are but a small price to pay for the knowledge thou hast received. And I, the Lord thy God, shall reward thee for thy faithfulness. I shall open the eyes of thy colleagues, and they shall see the truth that thou hast known. I shall pour out my Spirit upon them, and they shall feel the burning in their bosoms, even as thou hast felt it. And they shall know that I am the Lord, and that the writings of Abraham are true.
And thou, my servant, shalt be a shining light unto the world. Thou shalt be a witness of my truth and power, and thou shalt be a defender of the faith. Thy name shall be remembered among the saints, and thou shalt be blessed for generations to come.
And now, my servant John, I say unto thee: I am the first and the last, the beginning and the end. I am the Alpha and Omega, the author and finisher of thy faith. I am the Lord thy God, and I come quickly, and will receive the righteous unto myself. Be of good cheer, my servant, for I am with thee always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.