JD Vance: "God's Work" May Hasten End Times, Calls AI "Satanic"

US Vice-President JD Vance has ignited widespread discussion with recent remarks made during an evangelical podcast, where he declared he is "doing as much of God's work as possible" and would be "OK" if this path "leads to the end times." Vance, who recently published a spiritual memoir chronicling his conversion to Catholicism, shared his views on the Christian prophetic notion of the world's eventual end, acknowledging that "the end times may be coming, in fact they are coming." Speaking with 22-year-old evangelical host Bryce Crawford, who boasts over a million YouTube followers, Vance elaborated on his perspective.

While he finds the concept of the end times "fascinating," he cautioned against focusing on it excessively. However, he maintained a stance of acceptance regarding the potential acceleration of these events.

"If that leads to the end times, OK," he stated, adding that if his work instead contributes to

building a better world that thrives and survives for a very long time after I'm gone, that's great, too.

His comments underscore a belief that the timing of these prophecies - whether "thousands of years down the road, or a few months down the road" - remains an open question. Vance also touched upon current societal developments, suggesting that certain aspects make him feel "not shocked if the antichrist was walking among us." He specifically pointed to artificial intelligence as a concern, citing an anecdote about an acquaintance using AI for marriage counseling.

He described this use of technology as "kind of satanic," arguing that

when you completely divorce the human from the social element that God made us for … that's very bad.

This remark highlights his apprehension about AI's role in human relationships and its potential to undermine what he perceives as divinely ordained social structures. His comments have quickly circulated, prompting a range of reactions across social media and religious communities.

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