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Full disclosure:<\/strong> Many of the words in this column were written by ChatGPT. I was wondering how much this new artificial intelligence chatbot knows about a key Brethren distinctive during Lent\u2014our high holy day, Maundy Thursday, when we gather to observe love feast. What, you might wonder, is love feast? Well, let\u2019s ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Me: What is love feast?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ChatGPT: A love feast, or agape feast, is a fellowship meal eaten by early Christians in the early church. It is based on the meals Jesus shared with disciples during his ministry and is a symbol of Christian love and unity. The love feast typically consists of a shared meal, hymns, and a sermon. It is believed to have originated in the first gathering of Christians after Pentecost and serves as an expression of the spiritual bond among believers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pretty good! But I should have been more specific.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Me: What is the Brethren love feast?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ChatGPT: The Brethren love feast is a communal meal shared among Christians, typically celebrated by the Church of the Brethren. It is a symbolic meal of a sandwich, pickles, cheese, and grapes, and is meant to represent the love between believers. It is often held at midweek and is seen as a two-day celebration of the events in Jesus\u2019 last supper. It is also a time for members of the group to express their love for one another and to strengthen their spiritual bond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pickles? My congregation doesn\u2019t do pickles! (But extra points because it knows I\u2019m Church of the Brethren and not Brethren Church.) Let me try again.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Me: What is the full Church of the Brethren love feast?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ChatGPT: The Church of the Brethren Love Feast is a special service that is held annually to celebrate the love of God and the unity of the Brethren. It is a time for reflection, prayer, meditating on scripture, singing, and sharing a meal together. During the Love Feast, a threefold communion service is held, which includes the washing of feet, the breaking of bread, and the sharing of the cup of blessing. The Love Feast also includes a time of sharing testimonies of faith, a time to give thanks, and a time of sharing a meal together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Me: Thanks for answering my questions. I\u2019ve enjoyed talking with you. When will I see you again?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ChatGPT: That\u2019s hard to answer! It really depends on when and where you are.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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