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May 7, 2026
(Rev 18:1-3) And
after these things, I saw another angel come down from heaven, having
great power: and the earth was enlightened with his glory. And he cried
out with a strong voice, saying: Babylon the great is fallen, is
fallen: and is become the habitation of devils and the hold of every
unclean spirit and the hold of every unclean and hateful bird: Because
all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication: and
the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her; And the
merchants of the earth have been made rich by the power of her
delicacies.
NATIONAL CATHOLIC REGISTER: 50 Years Ago, the Future Benedict XVI Warned Us About the Dangers of AI
REPORT: Catholic priest warns 'the stage is set' for the rise of the Antichrist
YOUTUBE: Is A.I. Preparing the World for the Antichrist?
BOOK REVIEW: John Lennox, ELO Oxford: God, AI, and the End of History
SUMMARY
The book titled "God, AI, and the
End of History: Understanding the Book of Revelation in an Age of
Intelligent Machines" is written by John C. Lennox, a renowned Oxford
mathematician and Christian apologist. It serves as a follow-up and
deeper expansion of his previous work, 2084: Artificial Intelligence
and the Future of Humanity.
Core Thesis
The book explores the intersection of cutting-edge artificial
intelligence, biblical prophecy, and the end times. Lennox argues that
the rapid advancement of AI—and the eventual quest for Artificial Super
Intelligence (ASI)—parallels the apocalyptic visions found in the Book
of Revelation. He suggests that the "transhumanist" vision of
upgrading humans through technology may actually be a modern precursor
to the rise of the Antichrist and the "deception of billions" foretold
in Scripture.
Key Themes
- The Rise of "Technological Gods": Lennox examines how scientists
and tech visionaries are envisioning AI that could effectively rule
over humanity, functioning as a "secular god."
- Revelation as a Map for the Future: Unlike many modern
interpretations of Revelation that focus on "pop-eschatology," Lennox
approaches the text as a rigorous academic and theologian. He provides
a verse-by-verse commentary (spanning over 600–900 pages depending on
the edition) to show how Jesus’ final message speaks to a world shaped
by surveillance, data control, and advanced machines.
- The Antichrist and Deception: A central argument is that AI could
be the tool used by a supernatural power opposed to God to engineer
global deception. He explores how "the father of lies" might utilize
technology to achieve world domination.
- Ethics and Human Identity: The book challenges the transhumanist
movement, arguing that the desire to "upgrade" humanity often ignores
the inherent dignity and spiritual nature of humans as created beings.
Structure
- In-Depth Commentary: It is structured as a detailed commentary on
the Book of Revelation, divided into sections that cover its various
chapters.
- Philosophical Context: Lennox incorporates insights from thinkers
like C.S. Lewis, George Orwell, and Aldous Huxley to frame the ethical
dangers of a technologically-driven "end of history."
Lennox is not "anti-technology" but
rather issues a warning. He urges readers to strengthen their faith
and discernment, suggesting that while AI is a tool, the spiritual
stakes of its evolution are higher than most people realize. He
concludes that regardless of technological progress, history has a
definitive "end" governed by the return of Christ, not the evolution of
silicon.
Ladder of
Divine Ascent excerpt: Step 7- "On Joy-Making Mourning"
11. During prayer
and supplication, stand with trembling like a convict standing
before a judge, so that, both by your outward appearance as well
as by your inner disposition, you may extinguish the wrath of the
just Judge; for He will not despise a widow soul standing before
Him burdened with sorrow and wearying the Unwearying One (cf. Luke
18:5).
Prayer
request? Send an email to: [email protected]
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