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“It (a sermon) comes from deep within the heart and the soul -- that’s what the great preachers have, and I don’t think you can get that by proxy.”

NEW YORK (AP) — Among sermon writers, there is fascination – and unease – over the fast-expanding abilities of artificial-intelligence chatbots .

Among sermon writers, there is fascination – and unease – over the fast-expanding abilities of artificial-intelligence chatbots. For now, the evolving consensus among clergy is this: Yes, they can write a passably competent sermon. But no, they can’t replicate the passion of actual preaching.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Among sermon writers, there is fascination -- and unease -- over the fast-expanding abilities of artificial-intelligence chatbots. For now, the evolving consensus among clergy is this: Yes, they can write a passably competent sermon. But no, they can't replicate the passion of actual preaching.

Hershael York says any sermon written by a chatbot will lack a heart and soul, as well as any sense of grief and suffering. He says lazy pastors might be tempted to use artificial intelligence, but not the ones who love preaching and love their congregations.