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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

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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 — 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)

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