Guide 1: Love Enough to Believe Everyone Deserves Enough — Especially if AI’s Promises of Abundance Are True, Not Just a Windfall for the Few.

Purpose

 

Equip Christian leaders to guide a Scripture‑rooted, Catholic‑theology conversation about what it truly means to “love enough” when artificial intelligence promises a new era of abundance. The guide helps participants discern how love, justice, and the common good shape a Christian response that seeks shared flourishing rather than a windfall for the few.

 

1. Opening & Orientation

 

Leader preparation

 

• Begin with a prayer for the Holy Spirit’s guidance (James 1:5).

• Review the Scripture passages and magisterial documents listed below.

• Briefly explain that the focus is not on the technical details of AI but on the moral and spiritual implications of its potential to create abundance.

 

Opening reflection prompts

 

“When we imagine a future where AI can generate enough resources for all, what does ‘love enough’ look like in practice?"

 

"What would Jesus do with AI?”

 

Allow one minute of silent prayer, then invite a few participants to share their first thoughts.

 

2. Scriptural & Magisterial Foundations

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The following passages and Church teachings illuminate how a Christian love that seeks “enough for everyone” can be lived out in an age of AI‑driven abundance.

 

• Psalm 1:3 describes a person “like a tree planted by streams of water… whose leaves never wither and whose fruit prospers in season.” This image reminds us that true flourishing is rooted in God’s Word and purpose; any growth—technological or economic—must be anchored in the Gospel so that it bears fruit for others and does not wither (Psalm 1:3).

 

• Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God’s plans are “for your welfare… to give you a future of hope.” The promise that progress should enhance the welfare of every person calls us to use AI as a tool that extends opportunity, healing, and justice, rather than a source of harm or despair (Jeremiah 29:11).

 

• Acts 2:44 records that “all who believed were together and had all things in common.” The early Christian community practiced radical sharing, a model for how AI‑generated resources might be distributed so that abundance benefits the whole body of Christ, not only a privileged few (Acts 2:44).

 

• Luke 12:15‑21 (the Parable of the Rich Fool) warns that “life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” This teaching challenges us to guard against hoarding AI‑created wealth and to ensure that prosperity contributes to collective well‑being and justice (Luke 12:15‑21).

 

• Colossians 3:23 and Genesis 2:15 together portray work as a sacred partnership with God: “Whatever you do, do it from the heart as for the Lord,” and “the Lord placed man in the garden to cultivate and care for it.” Labor is meant to be meaningful, dignified, and oriented toward the common good; AI should augment human work, preserving dignity rather than replacing it (Colossians 3:23; Genesis 2:15).

 

• Micah 6:8 and Isaiah 58:6‑10 call us to “act justly, love mercy, walk humbly,” and to “share your bread with the hungry.” These passages frame “enough for everyone” as a concrete expression of justice and compassion, urging us to direct technology toward fairness and opportunity for the most vulnerable (Micah 6:8; Isaiah 58:6‑10).

 

• Matthew 22:37‑39 records Jesus’ command to love God with all one’s heart, soul, and mind, and to love one’s neighbor as oneself. This supreme ethic should govern the deployment of powerful technologies, ensuring that AI serves the whole person and community rather than a select elite (Matthew 22:37‑39).

 

• 1 John 3:17 reminds us that “love is not merely words but deeds and truth.” Protecting privacy, fairness, and human purpose in AI development is an active expression of love (1 John 3:17).

 

• The Catechism of the Catholic Church (2402‑2403) teaches that human dignity and the common good are the foundations of social ethics; any AI system must respect each person’s inherent worth and aim at the integral development of the whole (CCC 2402‑2403).

 

• Caritas in Veritate (Pope Benedict XVI) emphasizes that technology becomes a genuine instrument of integral human development only when guided by charity and the common good (Caritas in Veritate).

 

• Fratelli Tutti (Pope Francis) calls for solidarity and universal fraternity, warning that a fragmented world cannot be healed by technology alone; AI must foster solidarity, not deepen divisions (Fratelli Tutti).

 

• Laudato Si’ (Pope Francis) urges responsible stewardship of creation, including the careful use of new technologies, so that they serve ecological and human flourishing (Laudato Si’).

 

• The Rome Call for AI Ethics (2020‑2025) outlines six principles—transparency, inclusion, responsibility, impartiality, reliability, and security‑privacy—framed by a human‑centered, common‑good vision. RAISE‑UP translates these principles into concrete, measurable programs (Rome Call).

 

• Antiqua et Nova (2025) stresses that AI must respect the in‑alienable dignity of every person, be directed by human intelligence, and promote the common good through freedom, responsibility, and fraternity. RAISE‑UP’s human‑in‑the‑loop safeguards, dignified‑work track, and commitment to affordable essentials embody this magisterial teaching (Antiqua et Nova).

 

• The USCCB Letter to Congress (June 9 2025) calls for AI policies grounded in human oversight, transparency, accountability, and worker protection, insisting that AI benefit everyone, not a few. RAISE‑UP’s pillars of human‑in‑control, Truth & Trust, labor‑positive deployment, and common‑good reinvestment correspond precisely to these priorities (USCCB Letter).

 

3. Discussion Flow

 

Step 1 – Framing the Question

 

Read the theme aloud:

 

“Love Enough to believe everyone deserves enough—especially if AI’s promises of abundance are true, not just a windfall for the few.”

 

Ask:

 

1. What does “love enough” mean in your own life?

2. What hopes or fears arise when you think of AI‑generated abundance?

 

Step 2 – Scripture & Teaching Exploration

 

• Divide participants into small groups; assign each group one or two of the passages or documents above.

• Guiding questions for each group:

 

1. What does God teach about abundance, work, and justice in this text?

2. How does this teaching challenge or illuminate today’s AI landscape?

3. What would “enough” look like in a world shaped by AI?

 

Step 3 – Application & Vision

 

Reconvene and discuss:

 

1. How can Christians influence AI development so that it serves all people?

2. What concrete steps can the Church take to model “human flourishing” in the age of AI?

3. How do our daily choices—consumption, voting, giving, innovation—reflect love of God and neighbor?

 

4. Key Talking Points for the Leader

 

• Love as Action – “Loving enough” means advocating for economic and technological justice, not merely personal charity.

• Abundance as a Gift to Share – Like the early Christians who held all things in common (Acts 2:44), wealth and innovation must be distributed for the common good.

• Human Creativity Under God – AI reflects the image of the Creator; misuse becomes idolatry of profit, not creation itself.

• Hope, Not Fear – Trust that God’s promise of welfare (Jeremiah 29:11) can be realized through responsible technology.

• Solidarity and the Common Good – Align with the Rome Call, Antiqua et Nova, and the USCCB letter to ensure AI serves the whole human family.

 

5. Suggested Group Activities

 

• Modern Parable Creation – Invite each participant to write a short parable that illustrates either the promise or the peril of AI‑driven abundance.

• Prayer for Innovators – Pray for wisdom, compassion, and humility for those who design, regulate, and deploy AI systems.

• Service‑Project Brainstorm – Identify local needs (food security, digital access, affordable housing) that could be addressed through AI‑enabled solutions; develop a concrete action plan.

• AI Love‑Enough Pledge – Invite the group to sign the pledge and to challenge friends or parishioners to do the same, committing to concrete steps that promote shared abundance.

 

6. Closing Reflection & Prayer

 

“Lord, grant us the courage to love enough so that every person may share in the abundance you promise. May our hearts, our hands, and even our technologies reflect your kingdom of justice, mercy, and generosity. Help us to be stewards of your gifts, partners in creation, and witnesses of true solidarity. Amen.”