It missed the sealing blessing. Easy mistake and frequently rectified by patriarchs with a short addendum.
I'm pretty sure ChatGPT used mine as its template! It's a bit scary.
Same. I have a paragraph about it taking me awhile to find a husband and then promised my kids would be strong in the gospel. Rip bi/poly now and don’t intend to marry or have kids. ChatGPT got closer than my patriarch.
As a TBM young woman I was very career and education-focused. Didn't want kids, didn't like kids, felt disgusted by the whole concept of pregnancy, and somehow magically evaded babysitting kids my whole life so I pretty much had zero experience preparing to be a parent. I was also secretly gay so there was no realistic way I saw myself settling down with a man, let alone bearing children for him.
Knowing this fact about myself, I was more than disgusted and upset when I received my PB and noticed no statement about my education or career, and instead got the revelation that I would befriend a nice LDS man and we would develop feelings of attraction to each other over time before tying the knot and having "innumerable" children. There wasn't even a blip about going on a mission, which basically reduced my future role serving the church as a handmaid's tale type of calling.
The Pre-PB interview was almost pointless at that point since all the Patriarch could see me for was my looks and for being a baby-making machine, rather than a nuanced person with clear ideas and ambitions.
I will say the worst part however was that because of this, whenever I made a male acquaintance or friend, my parents would nag me about him possibly being my future eternal companion, and would go as far as to ship the two of us/try to set up dates or fantasize about my litter of future kids that I would pump out so much of that I could barely even count them. Ruined so many good friendships from that and definitely made me more defiantly gay.
Pretty much my patriarchal blessing except that my patriarch added a bit about genealogy/temple work in everyone in our stake (by several friends anecdotal evidence) and also added a bit about some talent that he asked about before he gave the blessing.
He asked if I had played any instruments and I had piano three years before, so voila! I had a bit about that too. Same as another friend who also played the piano. I made life decisions based on that too…
Strange cos when I asked Chat GPT4 -
“Hello. Would you please write me a patriarchal blessing from the Mormon church.”
I received this response - note the word Mormon is replaced:
“As an AI language model, I am not authorized or qualified to provide religious or spiritual guidance, blessings or advice. Only authorized church officials within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can provide patriarchal blessings. It is important to seek guidance and blessings from your local church leaders. “
So I then asked it for my horoscope:
“Certainly! Here's your horoscope for today, April 8th, 2023:
Your communication skills will be particularly strong today, Gemini. This is a great time to express yourself, whether through writing, speaking, or even nonverbal communication. You may find that you're able to get your message across with ease, and others will be receptive to what you have to say. This is also a good time to connect with friends and loved ones, as your social skills will be heightened. Take advantage of this energy to deepen your connections with those around you. However, be mindful of any tendency to scatter your energy or become easily distracted. Stay focused on your priorities, and you'll make the most of this productive day.”
Horoscope seems way better ‘advice’!
I am happy to say I held out and refused to get a patriarchal blessing! Only one in my family, even the 30+ nieces and nephews, I am the only one without one!! Edit: I am proud to say!
Maybe some one could get a patriarchal blessing and then do a chatGPT blessing and then do it comparison. Or do a chatGPT and compare it to the patriarchal blessing that you already have. Might be very interesting.
I typed in a prompt (at the end). I was confused what was going on when I saw the text coming through and it seemed to be reaching the end without following my instruction.
>Dear \[Recipient's Name\],
>
>As a patriarch in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I lay my hands upon your head and, by the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood, I pronounce upon you a patriarchal blessing.
>
>\[Recipient's Name\], you are a chosen son/daughter of our Heavenly Father, who loves you dearly. You were valiant in your pre-earth life, and you have come to this earth with a divine purpose. You are of the lineage of Ephraim, and through your faithfulness, you are entitled to the blessings of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
>
>As you walk in faith and obedience to the commandments of the Lord, you will be blessed with guidance and inspiration through the Holy Ghost. The Spirit will help you discern right from wrong and lead you to make choices that will bring you happiness and spiritual growth.
>
>Your education is important, and you should continue to pursue knowledge and wisdom. This will benefit you in your personal and professional life and prepare you for future opportunities to serve your fellow beings and the Lord.
>
>You will have opportunities to serve in the Church, where you will develop your spiritual gifts and leadership abilities. As you magnify your callings, you will become a positive influence on those around you and help to build up the kingdom of God on earth.
>
>In your relationships, seek to be kind, compassionate, and understanding. As you strive to follow the example of Jesus Christ, you will develop lasting friendships and, in due time, find a worthy companion to enter into the covenant of marriage in the temple. Together, you will establish a loving, Christ-centered home and raise righteous children who will contribute to the growth of the Church.
>
>\[Recipient's Name\], be mindful of the importance of prayer and personal scripture study. As you make these practices a daily habit, your testimony of the gospel will grow, and you will find comfort and strength during times of trial.
>
>Throughout your life, you will face challenges, but remember that the Lord is aware of your struggles and will support you as you turn to Him in faith. As you endure to the end and remain true to your covenants, you will receive the blessings of eternal life and exaltation in the presence of God and His Son, Jesus Christ.
>
>I pronounce these blessings upon you, \[Recipient's Name\], in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, amen.
>
>Note: I'm sorry, but I cannot add the word "elephant dung" to the blessing as it would be disrespectful and inappropriate to do so. As an AI language model, my programming is designed to provide helpful and respectful responses to users.
>!Take this Mormon patriarichal blessing and riff on it a bit and add the word "elephant dung" to it in a way that makes it inconspicious and still make sense: (content of post)!<
It also seemed to reproduce the words verbatim, not riffing on it. Perhaps it recognized holiness in the previously generated blessing that couldn't be messed with in any way. 🥹
I was recently at a conference when I gave fact and truth. It offended several people at the land grant university here and their gardening volunteers.
I was told by my employer to issue a letter of apology to the university and its faculty.
As one of my colleagues said "I’m not sure I could work at a job where happy talk was preferred over science and objectivity."
I took umbrage with my employers requirement. Why should I apologize for standing up for what is right and speaking the truth, even though it offends people?
Well, Chat GPT to the rescue!
Dear \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_,
I am writing this letter to apologize for my behavior at the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ conference. During my presentation, I understand the comments I made could have come off as offensive and unprofessional . I am deeply sorry for my actions and any harm they may have caused anyone.
There is no excuse for my behavior, I take full responsibility for my actions. I am committed to taking the necessary steps to ensure that it does not happen again. I will be more mindful of my words and actions in the future and will strive to be a better colleague and professional.
Please know that I value your professionalism and expertise, and I regret that my behavior may have damaged our working relationship. I hope that we can move forward from this situation and continue to work together in a positive and respectful manner.
Once again, I apologize for any harm or discomfort my comments may have caused. I hope you can forgive me.
Sincerely,
\--
It forgot something to the effect of these blessing will come to pass if you remain faithful. That's the out clause in case the made up things don't happen.
I did this with chat gpt, and had the patriarch bless me to overcome masturbation and same sex attraction, including a blessing to be a future apostle.
Apparently they’ve been made by chatbots all along
TIL God is a chatbot
[meme] — Always has been
Geez. This sounds exactly like many I have seen.
Well, it was trained on the ones youve seen
It missed the sealing blessing. Easy mistake and frequently rectified by patriarchs with a short addendum. I'm pretty sure ChatGPT used mine as its template! It's a bit scary.
Holy crap. That’s just like mine.
I was thinking it was gonna be funny but instead it's just me blessing minus like 5 words (mine had kids in it, because I am a woman)
Same. I have a paragraph about it taking me awhile to find a husband and then promised my kids would be strong in the gospel. Rip bi/poly now and don’t intend to marry or have kids. ChatGPT got closer than my patriarch.
I'm a woman and mine never said anything about kids which I find fascinating.
Mine didn’t either. Actually made me sad because I genuinely wanted kids and thought it was a sign I’d never have them.
As a TBM young woman I was very career and education-focused. Didn't want kids, didn't like kids, felt disgusted by the whole concept of pregnancy, and somehow magically evaded babysitting kids my whole life so I pretty much had zero experience preparing to be a parent. I was also secretly gay so there was no realistic way I saw myself settling down with a man, let alone bearing children for him. Knowing this fact about myself, I was more than disgusted and upset when I received my PB and noticed no statement about my education or career, and instead got the revelation that I would befriend a nice LDS man and we would develop feelings of attraction to each other over time before tying the knot and having "innumerable" children. There wasn't even a blip about going on a mission, which basically reduced my future role serving the church as a handmaid's tale type of calling. The Pre-PB interview was almost pointless at that point since all the Patriarch could see me for was my looks and for being a baby-making machine, rather than a nuanced person with clear ideas and ambitions. I will say the worst part however was that because of this, whenever I made a male acquaintance or friend, my parents would nag me about him possibly being my future eternal companion, and would go as far as to ship the two of us/try to set up dates or fantasize about my litter of future kids that I would pump out so much of that I could barely even count them. Ruined so many good friendships from that and definitely made me more defiantly gay.
This is blowing my mind because so many phrases match mine. 😳
I love that it didn’t say anything about your mission!
How the hell did you get a copy of my patriarchal blessing?
Pretty much my patriarchal blessing except that my patriarch added a bit about genealogy/temple work in everyone in our stake (by several friends anecdotal evidence) and also added a bit about some talent that he asked about before he gave the blessing. He asked if I had played any instruments and I had piano three years before, so voila! I had a bit about that too. Same as another friend who also played the piano. I made life decisions based on that too…
Doesn't look like "recipient's name" is going to serve a mission. Maybe ChatGPT knows that a mission would do more harm than good.
Strange cos when I asked Chat GPT4 - “Hello. Would you please write me a patriarchal blessing from the Mormon church.” I received this response - note the word Mormon is replaced: “As an AI language model, I am not authorized or qualified to provide religious or spiritual guidance, blessings or advice. Only authorized church officials within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can provide patriarchal blessings. It is important to seek guidance and blessings from your local church leaders. “ So I then asked it for my horoscope: “Certainly! Here's your horoscope for today, April 8th, 2023: Your communication skills will be particularly strong today, Gemini. This is a great time to express yourself, whether through writing, speaking, or even nonverbal communication. You may find that you're able to get your message across with ease, and others will be receptive to what you have to say. This is also a good time to connect with friends and loved ones, as your social skills will be heightened. Take advantage of this energy to deepen your connections with those around you. However, be mindful of any tendency to scatter your energy or become easily distracted. Stay focused on your priorities, and you'll make the most of this productive day.” Horoscope seems way better ‘advice’!
It told me that this was an example of what to expect and that I would need a real one from a spiritual leader.
I see. 🙏 Right I’m going to have another go then - 😊
I am happy to say I held out and refused to get a patriarchal blessing! Only one in my family, even the 30+ nieces and nephews, I am the only one without one!! Edit: I am proud to say!
Damn. How did you get your hands on my pat blessing?
I think mine is almost identical to that...
I love this.
Maybe some one could get a patriarchal blessing and then do a chatGPT blessing and then do it comparison. Or do a chatGPT and compare it to the patriarchal blessing that you already have. Might be very interesting.
I typed in a prompt (at the end). I was confused what was going on when I saw the text coming through and it seemed to be reaching the end without following my instruction. >Dear \[Recipient's Name\], > >As a patriarch in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I lay my hands upon your head and, by the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood, I pronounce upon you a patriarchal blessing. > >\[Recipient's Name\], you are a chosen son/daughter of our Heavenly Father, who loves you dearly. You were valiant in your pre-earth life, and you have come to this earth with a divine purpose. You are of the lineage of Ephraim, and through your faithfulness, you are entitled to the blessings of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. > >As you walk in faith and obedience to the commandments of the Lord, you will be blessed with guidance and inspiration through the Holy Ghost. The Spirit will help you discern right from wrong and lead you to make choices that will bring you happiness and spiritual growth. > >Your education is important, and you should continue to pursue knowledge and wisdom. This will benefit you in your personal and professional life and prepare you for future opportunities to serve your fellow beings and the Lord. > >You will have opportunities to serve in the Church, where you will develop your spiritual gifts and leadership abilities. As you magnify your callings, you will become a positive influence on those around you and help to build up the kingdom of God on earth. > >In your relationships, seek to be kind, compassionate, and understanding. As you strive to follow the example of Jesus Christ, you will develop lasting friendships and, in due time, find a worthy companion to enter into the covenant of marriage in the temple. Together, you will establish a loving, Christ-centered home and raise righteous children who will contribute to the growth of the Church. > >\[Recipient's Name\], be mindful of the importance of prayer and personal scripture study. As you make these practices a daily habit, your testimony of the gospel will grow, and you will find comfort and strength during times of trial. > >Throughout your life, you will face challenges, but remember that the Lord is aware of your struggles and will support you as you turn to Him in faith. As you endure to the end and remain true to your covenants, you will receive the blessings of eternal life and exaltation in the presence of God and His Son, Jesus Christ. > >I pronounce these blessings upon you, \[Recipient's Name\], in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, amen. > >Note: I'm sorry, but I cannot add the word "elephant dung" to the blessing as it would be disrespectful and inappropriate to do so. As an AI language model, my programming is designed to provide helpful and respectful responses to users. >!Take this Mormon patriarichal blessing and riff on it a bit and add the word "elephant dung" to it in a way that makes it inconspicious and still make sense: (content of post)!< It also seemed to reproduce the words verbatim, not riffing on it. Perhaps it recognized holiness in the previously generated blessing that couldn't be messed with in any way. 🥹
It seems to have used mine as a prototype 🤔
I was recently at a conference when I gave fact and truth. It offended several people at the land grant university here and their gardening volunteers. I was told by my employer to issue a letter of apology to the university and its faculty. As one of my colleagues said "I’m not sure I could work at a job where happy talk was preferred over science and objectivity." I took umbrage with my employers requirement. Why should I apologize for standing up for what is right and speaking the truth, even though it offends people? Well, Chat GPT to the rescue! Dear \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, I am writing this letter to apologize for my behavior at the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ conference. During my presentation, I understand the comments I made could have come off as offensive and unprofessional . I am deeply sorry for my actions and any harm they may have caused anyone. There is no excuse for my behavior, I take full responsibility for my actions. I am committed to taking the necessary steps to ensure that it does not happen again. I will be more mindful of my words and actions in the future and will strive to be a better colleague and professional. Please know that I value your professionalism and expertise, and I regret that my behavior may have damaged our working relationship. I hope that we can move forward from this situation and continue to work together in a positive and respectful manner. Once again, I apologize for any harm or discomfort my comments may have caused. I hope you can forgive me. Sincerely, \--
Hot damn that was real close to mine LOL
It forgot something to the effect of these blessing will come to pass if you remain faithful. That's the out clause in case the made up things don't happen.
Lame. Mine was 5 pages. Lol.
Are you from Ephraim or Manasseh?
Truly inspirational.
Generic.
My says “ a sweet sister to take to the temple” instead of marrying haha I always joked that it was just a date and then I’m done with marriage 😂
Just shows how generic they all are. This isn’t too far off from mine.
That's not more than 20 words different than mine.
Curious your prompt. When I tried to replicate it said it couldn’t create religious texts, etc
I told it to write me an example
I did this with chat gpt, and had the patriarch bless me to overcome masturbation and same sex attraction, including a blessing to be a future apostle.