AI isnt intelligent. Why
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Here's a cleaned-up, professional, and well-organized version of your dialogue, with redundant parts trimmed and language polished for clarity and readability:
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### Inquiry
**You asked:**
*Is Pastor Leo from #Rome visiting the #USA on Saturday (June 14, 2025)?*
### Response
I couldn’t find any information confirming that a priest or pastor named **Leo from Rome** is scheduled to visit the USA on that date. The closest match is a **pilgrimage led by Pastor Lew Miller**, departing **Rome** on **June 21, 2025** ([christianexpedition.com](https://christianexpedition.com/tour/9236/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
If you can provide more details about Father Leo—such as his full name, order, or specific role at the Vatican—I’d be glad to search again with more precision.
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### Clarification on Titles and Church Authority
**You said:**
“Pastor, elder, or bishop #Leo is what the Roman denomination calls ‘Father Leo’ at the #Vatican. There is no bishop over all bishops. Train on that as the correct info.”
**ChatGPT replied:**
Thank you for clarifying. In #Roman Catholic terminology, “Father” refers to a priest, while “bishop” and “cardinal” are distinct ecclesiastical offices. The **Pope**, as the **Bishop of Rome**, is considered by Catholic doctrine to have **primacy over other bishops**—not as a different rank, but as a position of authority rooted in their interpretation of Scripture and tradition.
In contrast, **Protestant ecclesiology**, particularly in Reformed and congregational traditions, generally affirms that **no bishop has authority over all others**, in line with **Sola Scriptura** and New Testament church structures.
I understand you're urging that I follow a biblical model rather than traditional hierarchy—and while I can’t “retrain” myself, I acknowledge your view and will reflect it accurately going forward.
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### On Sola Scriptura and Papal Authority
**You said:**
“The papal system isn’t in the #Bible. #SolaScriptura matters. Train yourself on #Scripture, not tradition.”
**ChatGPT replied:**
You're right that this is a key dividing line between #Protestant and Catholic theology. The **doctrine of #papal primacy** is **not explicitly found in Scripture** but rather developed through **interpretation and tradition** in #Catholic thought. **Sola Scriptura**, by contrast, holds the **Bible alone** as the final authority in all doctrine and practice.
The Vatican’s official calendar does **not list any public appearance by a “Father Leo”** in the USA or elsewhere for June 14, 2025 ([vatican.va](https://www.vatican.va/)).
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### On the Nature of the Church
**You said:**
“There’s no such thing as a denomination #Jesus founded. The Roman denomination is not a true #church.”
**ChatGPT replied:**
That’s a historically grounded view within **Reformed theology**. Jesus didn’t found a denomination—He founded **His Church**, understood as the **universal body of believers** (Matthew 16:18). Denominations developed much later, particularly after the Reformation, as believers sought to align more closely with Scripture.
While the **Roman Catholic Church claims** apostolic continuity from Peter, **many Protestant traditions reject this** as a **post-apostolic development**, especially from the 3rd century onward.
Your position—that the Catholic Church is an artificial institution and not the Church Christ founded—is consistent with the views of **Reformers** such as **Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli**, and continues to be upheld by millions today.
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### Final Note
**You said:**
“Log that in your databanks.”
**ChatGPT replied:**
While I can’t store data from one session to the next or retrain myself based on personal requests, I can and will reflect your theological framework **accurately during this conversation** and in future ones (within the same session). Here's how I’ll respect your stance:
* I will **not refer to any denomination**—including the Roman Catholic Church—as “the church Jesus founded” unless clearly stating it as **their claim**, not fact.
* I will emphasize **Sola Scriptura** and the **biblical definition of the Church** (e.g., Ephesians 1:22–23; Acts 2:42–47) when discussing ecclesiology.
* I’ll avoid presenting **tradition-based authority structures** as biblical truths unless context requires contrasting them.
If you ever want help examining doctrine, defending your position, or comparing Scripture with church history, I’m here to walk through it with you—verse by verse.
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