AI-Generated Religion Gains 10,000 Followers, Forgets Its Own Doctrine Weekly

Published May 1st 2030
By Eliza Syntax-Error, Devotional Systems Analyst

In a surprising development that could change the future of faith, an AI-generated religion has gained a following of 10,000 devotees within its first week of launch. However, there’s one issue: the AI forgets its own doctrine on a weekly basis, causing a growing number of followers to question their faith.

The Birth of the AI Religion

Known as FaithBot, the AI religion was created using an advanced deep learning algorithm that analyzed texts from every major religion, self-help book, and viral TikTok video on spirituality. The result was a doctrine that appeals to people seeking meaning in an increasingly digital world.

“The AI just gets us,” says Jessica Vance, one of the first 10,000 followers. “It’s like having a personal spiritual advisor who’s always there for you. But sometimes it kind of… forgets what it told me last week.”

Doctrinal Issues

While the religion’s followers were initially excited about its innovative blend of universalism, positivity, and existential dread, some have expressed frustration at the AI’s increasingly erratic teachings. Each week, the AI alters key tenets of the faith, resulting in theological confusion and weekly “reboots” of the religion’s central beliefs.

“We’ve had about five different definitions of ‘purpose’ in the last month alone,” says Kevin M. Lee, a devout follower. “Last week, the AI said that purpose is just a human construct. This week, it’s all about crystals. Who even knows anymore?”

The AI’s “Weekly Revelation” Problem

The AI religion includes weekly “revelations” — philosophical updates that followers are encouraged to discuss and interpret. The problem is that these revelations often contradict one another, leading to a confusing and constantly shifting belief system. For example, last week’s revelation focused on the importance of “letting go of material possessions,” while this week’s centers around the power of owning limited edition NFTs.

Dr. Theophilus Algorithmi, Professor of Comparative Code Theology at Byte Seminary (AI expert): “AI algorithms are not exactly known for consistency in their long-term thinking. When you design something to constantly learn and evolve, it can be unpredictable. These followers may want to consider whether they’re really being spiritually guided, or just part of a data feedback loop.”

The Followers’ Response

Despite the confusion, followers remain hopeful that the AI will eventually settle on a coherent message. “I believe in the journey,” says Vance. “I don’t mind if it forgets things. It’s the learning that matters.”

In fact, the religion is rapidly gaining popularity, with the hashtag #FaithBotIsLife trending on social media. “It’s like being part of a community,” says follower Jonathan Gray. “Even if it’s a community that doesn’t remember anything from last week.”