Throughout history, moments of great technological and societal upheaval have often created the perfect environment for fear-based theology to thrive. The Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries was a time of rapid change—machines replaced traditional labor, cities swelled with new populations, and uncertainty gripped the hearts of many. In this climate, apocalyptic teachings, like the doctrine of the Rapture, gained traction. The fear of a changing world made people eager for an escape, and many preachers found power in stoking that fear.
Today, we are living through another revolution—the rise of artificial intelligence. Just as the Industrial Revolution reshaped economies, AI is reshaping the way we work, think, and live. And once again, fear-based theology finds its place. Whether it’s predictions of AI taking control, societal collapse, or an end-times narrative tied to technological progress, fear continues to be a tool used to drive belief.
But fear will not save us.
Our saving grace is the love of God. The more we love God, neighbor, and self, the more we save the world. Fear will not save the world—I guarantee it! It is only the love of God that can save the world.
May God’s love transform our minds, hearts, and souls so that we will love God with all of our mind, heart, and soul, and love our neighbors as ourselves.
Amen.
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