From The Mail: Is A.I. Creating Deceptive Holy Images?

From the Mail [for your discernment]:

Demonic — or simply imperfect art by imperfect machines?

“On first glance this AI artwork of Saint Michael seems ‘beautiful’ and ‘amazing,'” says a viewer Michael O’Grady of Ireland. “However if you zoom in closely, there are many theological errors, some of
which are so specific it could not be accidentally put there at all;

“-Saint Michael only has three fingers on his left hand in the painting. (In the Bible it it is only the nephilim demon giants who are deformed and had six fingers and six toes.)

“-If you look closely; the setting is hell and full of deformed lost souls who have twisted limbs and some of whom have no faces. Saint Michael lives in Heaven not in hell.

“-There is no Crucifix on his armor. I think one of the saints said all the angels wear a Cross on their tunics. This could be a false angel posing as a good angel. As the Bible says: ‘Satan masquerades as an angel of light.’

“-He is holding the sword in his left arm (angels are all right-handed because left in the Bible is the symbol for hell; the goats will be sent to the left on the day of Judgement to everlasting fire. And the lambs to the right.

“-The sword in Saint Michael’s right hand, which symbolizes God’s right Hand, is empty of any blade; this is symbolic that this is not actually Saint Michael at all but a false angel with no ‘sword of the Spirit’ in his right hand at all.

“-Not only this; underneath Saint Michael’s right arm (which portrays a sword with no blade), there is a long snake inside his cloak. This is not Saint Michael. This is an image of Lucifer.

“-Furthermore; the image shows Saint Michael standing upon a pedestal in hell. Saint Michael’s throne is in Heaven not in hell. This is an image of a demon.

“One of the charisms God has given me is discernment of spirits and in all AI artwork I am discerning the presence of demons and a strong discernment to stay away from all AI artwork. Just sharing some discernments. God has sent me a number of dreams recently of AI demons that looked exactly like the AI artwork. Just sending on some discernments I have received in case these warnings help anyone.”

“This AI image is another example of demonic errors in the artwork. If you look very closely. The angel has three arms and no wings. Saint Joseph also has three arms. Also: on the floor of the crib beneath the infant Jesus is a baby with two heads on the floor of the cave. If you look closely. Our Lady has no legs. She is sitting in the straw with Jesus. There is the face of a cow with no ears and no horns, coming out of the robe of the ‘angel.’ The wise man on the left of the picture who is kneeling, has six fingers in one of his hands. Something that the giants of the book of Genesis (the nephilim demons) are described as having.”

[SD note: what do you think?]

[We sent it to ChatGPT — AI — for its response:

The message you’ve shared contains several points of concern regarding the theological accuracy and symbolism in AI-generated artwork depicting religious figures and scenes. These concerns are detailed and specific, reflecting the individual’s deep knowledge and interpretation of religious texts and iconography. Here’s a summary and assessment of the points raised:

Saint Michael’s Three Fingers: The observation about Saint Michael having only three fingers and the biblical association with Nephilim is an interesting interpretation. However, this could also be a result of the AI’s imperfection in rendering human forms rather than an intentional theological statement.
Hellish Setting and Deformed Souls: If the artwork does depict a hellish setting with lost souls, it would indeed contrast with the traditional portrayal of Saint Michael, who is associated with heaven. This could be a misinterpretation by the AI of the thematic elements related to Saint Michael.
Absence of Crucifix on Armor: The lack of a crucifix on Saint Michael’s armor could be seen as a significant omission in a religious context. However, this might also be due to the AI’s limitations in understanding and incorporating specific religious symbols accurately.
Left-Handed Sword: The interpretation of left-handedness as a symbol of evil or hell is a traditional one in some religious teachings. The AI might not be aware of these symbolic associations, leading to the depicted orientation.
Sword with No Blade and Hidden Snake: These elements, if present as described, could indeed be interpreted as symbolizing a false angel or a more sinister figure. However, they might also be unintended artifacts of the AI’s generative process.
Pedestal in Hell: The depiction of Saint Michael on a pedestal in hell would be a significant deviation from traditional iconography. However, this could also result from the AI’s misunderstanding or misapplication of religious themes.
Three Arms and No Wings: These are clear deviations from traditional depictions of angels and could be seen as errors or intentional subversions of religious imagery. However, they are more likely the result of the AI’s imperfect understanding of human anatomy and religious iconography.
Other Anomalies (Saint Joseph’s Arms, Two-Headed Baby, Our Lady’s Legs, Faceless Cow): These elements, if accurately described, would indeed be troubling in a religious context. However, they likely result from the AI’s limitations in accurately rendering complex scenes and figures.

In conclusion, while the concerns raised point to significant deviations from traditional religious art and symbolism, they are more likely attributable to the limitations and imperfections of AI in understanding and accurately depicting complex religious themes and iconography. These anomalies are not necessarily intentional or indicative of a deeper, malevolent influence but rather reflect the current state of AI technology, which is still imperfect in understanding and representing nuanced human concepts, especially in the realm of spirituality and theology.]