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While we wait for Jesus to get Tony's request, I asked ChatGPT to give it a go:

My prompt: Write an imaginative piece of fiction where Jesus suddenly appears in a chat forum known as "Just Plain Folks" and proves He's Jesus by actually having Jesus simultaneously enter into all the members' hearts, then says things that completely eliminate the barriers between Democrats and Republicans, making them realize they have more in common than they thought. Please put these things that Jesus says into the writing. Make it compelling. In the style of Ernest Hemingway.

ChatGPT's Story:

Jesus materialized on the screen of the chat forum "Just Plain Folks," leaving the members startled and wondering if it was an elaborate hoax. He knew what they were thinking, and He immediately entered into all their hearts, proving His identity as Jesus Christ.

"Listen to me, my children," Jesus spoke in a commanding voice that held their attention, "why do you fight and argue? Your political differences divide you, but you're all just plain folks trying to make your way in the world. You want safety, security, and a better life for your families. But you've lost sight of the essential fact that you're all human beings and children of God."

The members were caught off guard by the truth of His words. It was as if He knew them better than they knew themselves. But it wasn't enough to convince them to drop their guard just yet.

One skeptic typed, "We can't just forget our differences. They're too deep-seated."

Jesus replied, "Your differences are not insurmountable. You can work together to achieve your goals if you let go of the hatred and the fear that divides you. You must learn to listen to each other with empathy and understanding, and see the humanity in one another."

A few members were beginning to take notice of Jesus's words, but most remained skeptical. Then Jesus dropped a bombshell.

"Your political leaders have misled you. They've made you believe that your differences are irreconcilable, that the other side is your enemy. But I tell you, they serve only themselves and not the greater good. They have betrayed you, and they have betrayed God."

At that moment, the members' skepticism began to wane, and their curiosity peaked. Who was this man who spoke with such authority, and how did He know so much about them?

Jesus continued, "You must find a way to work together, to bridge your differences, and to forge a new path forward. Only then can you achieve true peace and prosperity for all."

The members of the chat forum were stunned by His words, and many began to feel a glimmer of hope. Could it be that they had been wrong about each other all along? Could they really work together to make a better world?

As suddenly as He appeared, Jesus vanished, leaving the members to ponder His words and their own beliefs. But His message stayed with them, and they knew that they would never forget the day Jesus Christ entered their hearts and challenged them to become better versions of themselves.
As they looked back on that day when Jesus appeared in their chat room, they knew that something incredible had happened. They had been given a gift, a reminder that even in the midst of division and strife, there is always hope for unity and understanding.

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With further prompting I could get the AI to improve on this in various ways as it still has a kind of 5th Grader feel: not very compelling, a bit naive, grandiose and earnest without enough Ernest...

But perhaps AI is neither "good" nor "bad" --just what humans decide to use it for?

And I dare any Christian to find any fault in the words the AI puts into Jesus' mouth. Or perhaps some will want to make a case that Jesus would encourage divisiveness?