Divine Technology: Reinterpreting Judeo Christian Narratives through the Lens of AI

Introduction

In the realm of human understanding, the divide between science and religion has often appeared vast and unbridgeable. The Judeo-Abrahamic religious traditions, with their rich tapestry of creation stories and miracles, have long stood in contrast to the empirical and rational world of science (Davies, 1992). However, as we venture deeper into the age of technological marvels, a fascinating perspective emerges — what if the miraculous elements of these religious narratives could be explained through the lens of advanced technology?

This concept has been explored by a range of thinkers, from theologians to scientists. Teilhard de Chardin (1959), for instance, proposed an interpretation where evolution itself is purposive and directed by a higher intelligence. Physicist Frank Tipler (1994) put forth an Omega Point theory that technology will facilitate resurrection and eternal life. These perspectives suggest that advanced technology could ultimately merge with transcendental goals.

As Hans Moravec (1988) noted, "We may yet carry aspects of our identity through successive substrate changes...transferring our essence out of biological matter into more permanent forms of technological existence." In this light, the gap between scientific…