Dear ChatGPT, I work for a culturally-sensitive Christian company that has conservative clients and progressive clients. I need to comment on recent news stories about Charlie Kirk and Jimmy Kimmel, but I don’t want to express actual sympathy for either of them because it might annoy some of my clients. I need you to help me draft a 400 word statement that about recent news stories that is so vague, none of my clients will be able to tell who I support. It should express sadness, but a generic sadness that can’t be tied back to any event in particular. It would be helpful if all my clients read the statement and thought, “Oh, he’s expressing solidarity with me.” In other words, the statement needs to be incredibly non-commital. My goal here isn’t to be bold or courageous. My goal is plausible deniability. It would be really helpful if the 400 word statement doesn’t actually use the names of Charlie Kirk or Jimmy Kimmel. It should merely refer to “sad recent events” or something generic like that. It would also be helpful if it referenced some really basic Christian ideas. Can you write me that 400 word statement?
CHATGPT RESPONDS:
In recent days, many of us have been reminded of how fragile life and community can feel. Sadness has touched hearts in ways that are difficult to put into words. For some, the news has stirred feelings of grief or frustration; for others, it has brought questions or concerns. Whatever the response, the reality is that these moments remind us of the deep need we all share for compassion, understanding, and hope.
As followers of Christ, we are called to walk gently with one another. Scripture reminds us to rejoice with those who rejoice and to weep with those who weep. Even when we do not fully understand another’s perspective, we can still choose to honor their humanity and remember that every person is made in the image of God.
These recent days remind us of the importance of prayer—prayer for peace, prayer for wisdom, prayer for healing. While circumstances may change and opinions may differ, our calling does not: to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves.
Sadness has a way of humbling us. It slows us down, draws us inward, and makes us long for something more lasting than headlines or fleeting conversations. In Christ, we find that lasting hope. He is the One who brings beauty from ashes, light from darkness, and peace that passes all understanding.
As we continue forward, let us resist the temptation to harden our hearts. Let us instead seek gentleness, humility, and patience with one another. These are not easy virtues to practice, but they are the very qualities that bear witness to the gospel.
Though the world is often marked by sorrow, we are never without hope. Our faith reminds us that God is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. May this truth sustain us in these uncertain times.
Let us grieve with those who grieve, encourage those who are weary, and anchor ourselves once more in the love of Christ. For in Him, we find the strength to endure, the grace to forgive, and the promise of joy that will one day replace every tear.
There are still faint glimmers of civilization left in this barbaric slaughterhouse that was once known as humanity. 